Road Ranger/Subway
3401-3417 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Oct 28, 2025
Road Ranger/Subway was last inspected on October 28, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 28, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located in the employee toilet room (subway). Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a slight black/brownish substance on the interior ice slot of the drink machine located in the gas station area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance doors with a one inch gap in between the doors. Instructed to make said doors tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed a splash guard is needed by the front food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the food handlers without adequate hair restraints such as hats or hair nets. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's customers toilet room that is located on the gas station side of the facility. 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: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout both food prep areas with excessive accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: found food handlers without food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20-30 mouse droppings in the following areas along walls in dry storage of the gas station in the rear. The premises must be maintained free from pest activity. Instructed manager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 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: Found food handlers without food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed both doors with gaps at the bottom and in between doors. Must properly seal to prevent entry points for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the interior of the ice cream display freezer to remove ice build up. Also clean the fan covers in the gas station walk in cooler to remove dust.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the in the rear storage area of the gas station, the 3 comp sink has leaks at the faucets. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out the both rear storage areas to remove spills and debris.
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: Observed debris inside the light shields above the dish washing area on the subway side. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed all manager that have the city of chicago sanitation certificate required to have allergen training. Must comply or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain the city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed a disposable plastic glove being used as a sink stopper at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed not to use single service articles and obtain proper sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. 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: 6-201.13 observed coving is missing from the walls located by the 3 compartment sink and by the utility sink. Instructed to repair.
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: 6-201.11 observed missing and cracked floor tiles by the 3 compartment and utility sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
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: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt thru out the floors located under the 3 compartment and around the utility sink and drink dispenser. Instructed to clean all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager nor a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site while time/temperature control for safety foods are being handled, prepared and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager and city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-012.
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: 2-102.13 observed unable to provide a food handlers certificate for female food handler. Instructed to meet requirement.
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 no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general2 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: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. 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: Observed no clean up procedures for responding tovomiting and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-37-005. No citation issued.premises has bio hazadrous kit with 5.25 chlorine but no test strips to check for 1000-5000ppm as need.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed a varity of foods not properly labeled, dated( raw bacon, lunchmeat, cut tomatoes etc.) food prepared and held for more that 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which the food shal be sold, comsumed, or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the subway going to the rear dish/storage area not clean, instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide,
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 no allergen training certificates on premises at this time. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged baked goods (cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins) without a label on them. Management instructed to label all packaged items with name and address, contents and ingredients.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the trash cabinet below the counter where the frozen cappuccino machine is stored, and interior of 2 door freezer unit.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpster without a lid on it. Management instructed that all garbage dumpsters must be kept closed and covered when not in use. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged baked goods (cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins) without a label on them. Management instructed to label all packaged items with name and address, contents and ingredients.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the trash cabinet below the counter where the frozen cappuccino machine is stored, and interior of 2 door freezer unit.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed drink fountain ice machine with a black substance in the ice maker slot on the gas station side. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 30 rodent droppings along the wall and in the corner behind the refrigeration located in the rear on the subway side. Observed 50 ants around the grease trap under the 3 compartment sink by the gas station side. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed garbage dumpster floor with garbage around the dumpsters. Instructed to clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following need cleaning to remove accumulated food debris; inside of all refrigeration and prep coolers on the gas station side, under and around entire coffee serving area (gas station), all nozzles for all drink/coffee machines (gas station) and in all prep compartments (subway side). Instructed to clean all 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: Observed floors thru out (gas station/subway) are in need of cleaning to remove food, dirt and dust debris along all walls and in all corners; behind all refrigeration units, under all dry storage shelves and under both 3 compartment sinks. Instructed to clean all 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: Observed accumulated dirt debris on the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Observed accumulated dust on the vents located in the customer washrooms (gas station). Observed a black substance on the wall along the 3 compartment sink (subway). Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the faucet of the washbowl located in the employee washroom (subway) and a leak on the faucet of the 3 compartment sink located in the rear of the gas station. Instructed to repair all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed articles (signs, cardboard etc.) on the floor in between refrigeration units,under office desk and under dry storage located in the rear of the subway side. Instructed to remove or elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed chuck wagon sandwich hot holding unit not maintaining proper temperature 116.9f instructed manager to repair. Hot holding unit must maintain 140f or above. Unit is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 cheeseburgers, 2 chicken sandwiches, 2 popcorn chicken packs displayed for sale at improper temperature 100.3-104.9f in hot holding unit, broccoli and cheese soup displayed for sale at improper temperature 110.8f in subway area. Instructed manager to discard. All hot food must maintain 140f or above during storage, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label and date all packaged sandwiches displayed for sale in hot holding unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of beverage machines, creamer machines, prep table and cabinets under self-service area.
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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 under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and sales areas.
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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: Clean all vent covers in washrooms(dust buildup).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in sandwich hot holding unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Remove standing water in subway utility sink.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 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 certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (subway sandwiches,hot dogs,pizzas,etc.) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served.-chicken soup 142.6f. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw wooden surfaces at rear dry storage areas must be sealed using a non-toxic finish and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside the large walk-in-cooler must be shielded or provide shatter proof lighting and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored at least 6" off the floor and away from the wall and remove cluttered conditions in the rear storage room areas and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
10 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Tagged held for inspection .must fax letter to the cdph 312-746-4240 or e-mail: at cdphfood@cityofchicago.org to request tag removal. (att:d.bhattal) serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Found the men customer toilet room not maintained. Both (2) handsinks inside same toilet room are not functioning properly is clogged and when water is running waste water backing up on the other handsink same area.instructed manager to repair and maintain as required.serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation(s) from inspection report#1146230 dated:01/04/2013 not corrected. 38 must provide ventilation inside washro0m in rear of premises 04/04/2013 40 must provide a thermometer inside walk-in cooler in rear of premises 03/04/2013 must correct noted violations by 9/25/14 and maintain as required. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw wooden surfaces at rear dry storage areas must be sealed using a non-toxic finish and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fan covers require a detail cleaning to remove excess dust build up 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: Floors beneath the grocery customer display shelvings are dirty,clean floors in detail and maintain floor drains throughout the premises.
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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: Remove dusts accumulations from ventilation covers throughout the premises and maintain. Clean and sanitize interiors of light shields at subway area and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside the large walk-in-cooler must be shielded or provide shatter proof lighting and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain sink stoppers at the 3 compartment sink at rear service area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored at least 6" off the floor and away from the wall and remove cluttered conditions in the rear storage room areas and maintain.
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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: Must provide 2 stoppers at 3 compartment sink has only 1 stopper at this time sink located in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation inside washro0m in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside walk-in cooler in rear of premises
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: The drying rack for washed dishes is too small. Install an attached (stainless metal) drainboard to the three compartment sink.
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Fail
License · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: The ice machine dispensing chutes are full of black buildup, machine tagged held for inspection until cleaned, sanitized and then re-inspected by the chicago department of public health.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: The drying rack for washed dishes is too small. Install an attached (stainless metal) drainboard to the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The fan shields are very dirty in the walk in cooler, clean and sanitize the fans shields.
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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: The walk in cooler floors are encrusted with spilled product and the kitchen floors are dirty and stained, clean the floors from corner to corner and reseal the kitchen floor so it is smooth and sanitary.
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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: The rear kitchen walls are dirty and the paint on the pipes is peeling, clean and reseal the walls and clean the yellowing walls above the turbo chef ovens.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: The lighting above the rear prep area is not shielded, install light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The two turbo chef ovens in the rear kitchen have avent above but no ventilation hood. The units are 6400 watts each. Install proper ventilation to city code. The mop sink is filty and draining slowly, claen up and repair the sink.
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