Subway
1234 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 3, 2026
Subway was last inspected on June 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
June 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leak under wash compartment of 3 compartment sink in the diswashing area. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all-gender public washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored improperly in the mop sink area. Instructed to store properly with mophead in an upward mounted position.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Electric fly swatter placed near food prep table, instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster covers are wide open, and trash bags are overflowing. I was instructed to keep the garbage from overflowing with lids closed to prevent rodents from feeding. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(B).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed frozen steak being thawed in cold standing water in the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed to thaw all tcs foods properly.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the white plastic cutting board to be heavily scored. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed several of the plastic lids for the food storage containers be broken or cracked. Management instructed to replace all broken or cracked plastic food storage lids.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the backflow prevention device located under the 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the public washroom. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken baseboard wall tiles next to the mop sink and hallway to the food prep area from the restaurant. Management instructed to replace broken baseboard wall tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the public washroom and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed hot water knob on the exposed handwashing sink in the rear prep area is stripped, making it hard to turn. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed build-up of dust on vent in customer restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed 1 employee without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed manager on duty without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at the exposed handwashing sink located in the front prep area. Instructed to maintain soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the exposed handwashing sink located at front prep area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with the above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items in deli case held at the stated improper temperatures: chicken at 47.8f and chicken at 45.5f. Management discarded approximately 5 lbs of product valued at approximately $25. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water knob on the exposed handwashing sink in the rear prep area is stripped, making it hard to turn. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor dumpsters overflowing with garbage and unable to be shut. Instructed to correct and maintian dumpsters with tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of dust on vent in customer restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed manager on duty without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Found no thermomthers inside any coolers. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle in facility unisex washroom. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found time/ temperature control for safety food food at improper hot holding temperature. Cooked meat balls at 118f; instructed the pic that all hot food holding must be held at 135f or above at all times. Meatballs discarded. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found time/temperature control for safety food at improper cold holding temperature. Found: chicken, turkey, beef and tuna at temperatures ranging from 48f - 51f. All cold holmaintain a cold holding temperature of 41f. Approx20 lbs of product at $70 discarded. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation consalidated with above violation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 53f at time of inspection. Must discard all tcs foods and not use reach in cooler. Cooler must maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Reach in cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the reach in cooler is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a proper cold holding temperature for 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Found no thermomthers inside any coolers. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink drain pipe profusely leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle in facility unisex washroom. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form, or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form, or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No cleaning procedures onsite for vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to provide cleaning kit and post procedures for employees to following. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing bucket between uses, to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean unknown debris from ceiling vents throughout front & rear prep areas. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter (cardboard boxes) from around the side exit door of the premises. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in customer seating area, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive dust & grease accumulation from hood & filter. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light next to ventilation hood in front prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified manager onsite or certificate posted during the inspection, while tcs foods; deli meats and chicken, are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager onsite at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the training and keep certificate onsite.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared, handled and served such as deli sandwhiches(ham,turkey,tuna and chicken)and soups. Instructed manager that a city certified manager has to be on site at all times. Serious citation issue #7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted the floors inside the walk in cooler needs cleaning in the corners to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted the light shield inside the walk in cooler in poor repair(cracked). Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside bottom shelf of the reach in freezer to remove spills and debris. Also clean shevling inside paper good storage cabinets to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler. Also clean the floor drain under the 3 comp sink and the area around it to remove debris.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the rear exposed hand washing sink in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around the sink and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the rear corner in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation hood and the ceiling around it in need of cleaning. Remove dirt/dust build up and spider webs. Maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain adequate temperature. Service line two door cooler found ranging in temperature of 57.3f to 61.3f with food such as chicken at 48.9f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 40f, cdph contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Approximately 3lbs cooked chicken found at 46.1f and 48.7f in the above mentioned cooler at improper temperatures. 3lbs assorted cut vegetables also found at 47.3f. All foods discarded. Management states estimated value to be $10.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide an internal thermometer for the above mentioned two door cooler on the service line.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found slight dirt buildup on upper interior portion of ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found dirt and debris on floors under and around equipment and fixtures. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation above oven. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean light shield covers in the front prep area and rear prep area of dust
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the front prep area along wall base and corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside reach-in freezer in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove execessive clutter from underneath prep table in rear prep area to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must increase hot water pressure at exposed hand sink by three compartment sink
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.