New L a Submarine, Inc.
8603 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 13, 2026
New L a Submarine, Inc. was last inspected on February 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
February 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records 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 no proof of allergen training for all certified food manager. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No internal thermometer inside the front reach in coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint while preparing food and in the food prep area. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: Rusty storage racks inside the prep reach in cooler in front of the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a rust free, smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the fryers with grease, dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walls behind the hot holding unit in the front prep area with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain walls. -floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with food, grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and 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: Mop not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
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: Water stained ceiling tiles in the front/rear prep area and in the customer waiting area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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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 reach in chest freezer by the front hand sink in poor repair. The lid is damaged and warped. Instructed to fix or replace and maintain.
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 raw wooden shelves in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to seal/paint raw wood shelves to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lower surfaces of all of the coolers and freezers with food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
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 mop sink with no back flow prevention device. Instructed to provide the device 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: Observed the self closing device on the toilet room door unattached. Instructed to reattach and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy debris under and around the outside dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walls behind the hot holding unit in the front prep area with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain walls. -floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with food, grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items such as cooked ground beef and chicken uncovered in the prep cooler at the front food prep area. Instructed to cover all foods while in storage, in order to prevent contaminating food items and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed the scoop in the chicken flour bin submerged in the flour. Insturcted to properly store said scoop in order to keep handle of the scoop from making contact with the dry food item and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: 4-201.11 observed the two door cooler at the rear food prep area leaking into a bowl with accumulated water on the inside of the unit where food is stored. Instructed to repair said leak and maintain.
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 garbage in the front food prep area severely encrusted with grease on the outerior of the entire receptacle. Instructed to reove grease or replace receptacle and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed slight food splatters on the inside of the microwave at the front food prep area and food residue and food debris on the inside of the slicer for onions stored at the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean said equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed debris and food residue on the shelving unit at the front service area and grease build up and food residue under on the shelving unit under the steam table in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all shelving units and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 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: Observed evidence of pest activity. One live roach on the wall near the deep freezer chest in the front food prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
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: Observed food items such as cooked ground beef and chicken uncovered in the prep cooler at the front food prep area. Instructed to cover all foods while in storage, in order to prevent contaminating food items and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed the scoop in the chicken flour bin submerged in the flour. Insturcted to properly store said scoop in order to keep handle of the scoop from making contact with the dry food item and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 two door cooler at the rear food prep area leaking into a bowl with accumulated water on the inside of the unit where food is stored. Instructed to repair said leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight food splatters on the inside of the microwave at the front food prep area and food residue and food debris on the inside of the slicer for onions stored at the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean said equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and food residue on the shelving unit at the front service area and grease build up and food residue under on the shelving unit under the steam table in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all shelving units and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 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: Observed the facility missing the required employee handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain signage.
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 improper temperatures of tcs foods ranging 49.2-57.3 f such as itlian beef meat (49.2 f), sliced deli turkey meat (51.0 f), sliced deli ham meat (51.4 f), sliced corn beef (49.2 f), sliced tomatoes (57.3 f), sliced lettuce (53.7 f), sliced cheese (52.3 f). Manager discarded nd denatured all the tcs food products out of temperature. Instructedd the manager they must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx.30 lbs $100. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed the chicken flour in the front food prep area not labeled on the shelving unit, under the hot holding unit storage table. Instructed to label said flour to avoid possible contamination.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the facility missing one sink stopper for the three-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed food debris and spills inside coolers and exterior surfaces of freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving units under the food prep tables in the rear dishwashing/ food storage area with flour debris. Also, severe grease build up in the storage compartment of the prep cooler at the front food prep area. Instructed to remove debris and build up, clean, and sanitize at all the said surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outdoor grease receptacle with grease build up and not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain said receptacle.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walls at the front food prep area with dried up food splatters near the hot holding unit station. Instructed to clean and maintain said walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs above the meat slicing prep table the rear food storage/ dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the manager on duty missing allergen certifcate. Instructed all certified food managers must take the allergen course and maintainh records on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical4 general 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 signed employee health policy on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 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 vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and proceedures. Instructed manager to provide both clean up kit and proceedures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear dish washing area. Facility previously given grace period for violation as noted in report #2385928 dated 8-11-2020 priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
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 several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 45 f to 51 f. Instructed manager to ensure all foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 20 pounds of chicken 7 pounds of sour cream, 15 pounds of cheese ($250). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
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 cooler unit with an inadequate internal air temperature of 49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an internal air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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 freezer chests with worn and damaged gaskets. Instructed manager to replace gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills inside coolers and exterior surfaces of freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of dust on vents above prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical4 general 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 available. Instructed manager to provide in a verfiable manner employee responsibiltiy to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
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 procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear dish washing area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system available. Refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills inside coolers and exterior surfaces of freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 available. Instructed manager to provide in a verfiable manner employee responsibiltiy to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
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 procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear dish washing area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system available. Refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers shall wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills inside coolers and exterior surfaces of freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to replace and 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: Observed debris inside light shields and dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on duty or valid certificate posted when italian beef 169.2f prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 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: One deep freezer in the rear area has a gasket in poor repair; repair or replace gasket at deep freezer.
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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 exterior of the fryer closet to the north wall to remove grease. Must clean the two door cooler interior and exterior in the rear area next to the deep freezer.
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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: Must clean the north wall by the cooking equipment to remove grease.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: The self closing device on the washroom door is in poor repair; repair or replace the self closing device on the washroom door.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed unshielded lights in the dishroom area. Instructed to shield all lights.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Observed the restroom door not self closing. Instructed to provide a restroom door that is self closing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the restroom washbowl plumbing leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Observed broken door gasket on front prep cooler, instructed to repair and maintain. Discontinue use of cardboard in prep area, also clean knife rack 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: Observed grease build up on exterior of deep fryer, defrost all large chest freezer in rear prep area, and clean exterior. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment.
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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 dirty floors in rear prea area, instucted 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: Observed stained ceiling tile in the front of the store, grease build up on wall near fryer in front prep area. Instructed to replace or repair tiles, clean and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 interior of deep fryer,has accumlitation of grease build-up and defrost all large chest freezers in rear of premises,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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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: Provide coving along wall base in rear near chest freezers and remove chip paint from wall base inside washroom in rear of premises and clean wall in the prep area near chest freezer
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must place wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use,cloths laying out on tables
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Continue to detail clean all floors along all bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment daily.
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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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: Mice droppings found in the following areas: 20-30 on floor in corner by unused rear door underneath equipment and stock, 15 on palet underneath reach-in 2-door cooler in rear across from 3 compartment sink, and 5 on palet umderneath cooler in front. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal up all openings found in floors, walls and ceilings, remove all crates used as palets and replace with shelves that are open underneath the bottom to eliminate pest harborage areas, and request visit from pest control company. Citation issued-serious 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint or replace storage rack in front food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean all storage palets underneath coolers and freezers.
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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: Detail clean all floors along all bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.
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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: Replace all stained ceiling tiles and clean light shields where needed.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.