Pass

Sunny Sub

5140 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 28, 2026

Sunny Sub was last inspected on July 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

July 28, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, food debris ans dust buildup on coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris and grease buildup on floor under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

25 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containters with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 rat droppings scattered on shelves under front counter, on pallets, inside containers, on floor along walls and corners in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fly strips hanging in ceiling above uncovered breading in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from prep area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use equipment stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove, re-wash, rinse, sanitize and store clean multi-use equipment in sanitary manner.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed crates used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, food debris ans dust buildup on coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on floor under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training for certified manager. Instructed manager to provide valid allergen training for all certified managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tong handles laying on peppers and 2 0z plastic containers used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils and store handles above food to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved and stained cutting boards on prep tables. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, food debris ans dust buildup on coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucets on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rat droppings scattered on floor and shelves in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tong handles laying on peppers and 2 0z plastic containers used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils and store handles above food to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved and stained cutting boards on prep tables. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, food debris ans dust buildup on coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucets on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, dust buildup, food splatter and stains on walls in prep and storage area. Observed food debris and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain walls and floors in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment stored in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease buildup on ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 lbs of raw chicken wings at improper cold hold temperature of 49°f in a three-compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded 20lbs of chicken at $50. Instructed person in charge that all cold foods must be held at a temperature of 41°f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chicken being thawed in three compartment sink in hot water. Instructed person in charge that thawing may only occur under refrigeration or running cold water.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Oberved exterior main door open and exterior screen door not tight fitting. Instructed person in charge to maintain screen door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on cold hold units to be in poor repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all cold hold units, gaskets, prep tables in need of detailed cleaning dut ot build up of grime and food debris. Instructed person in charge to clean all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grime and build on walls in front prep area. Observed grime and food debris/litter on floors throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate light in rear storage/dish washing area. Observed blown light on cold hold units in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to repir lights and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) instructed to provide thermometers inside cooling units in front and rear prep area

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed raw meat stored inside the cooling unit in grocery bags. Instructed to discontinue use and provide food-grade bags/containers to store food inside

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cardboard liners throughout the facility in cooling units on shelving racks of prep tables. Instructed to remove and provide smooth and easily cleanable surface

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometers inside cooling units in front and rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clothing articles 2 pair pants and shirt stored hanging on hook on wall next to prep table, freezer and 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove clothing articles and designate space for employee items in order to prevent miscellaneus sources of contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw meat stored inside cooling unit in grocery bags. Instructed to discontinue use and provide food grade bags/containers to store food inside.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard liners throughout facility in cooling units on shelving racks of prep tables. Instructed to remove and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LIDS WIDE OPEN AND GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. LIDS MUST REMAIN TIGHT FITED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2578460 on july 11,2023. They are as follows... 41)observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses. 49)observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. 55)floors around cooking equipment needs cleaning to remove grease and debris. Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding 56)observed two missing light shields in the front prep area. Instructed to replace. Observed 3 burnt out light bulbs in the front prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed to-gos stored facing up on shelf in prep area. Instructed to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors around cooking equipment needs cleaning to remove grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two missing light shields in the front prep area. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 burnt out light bulbs in the front prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lour out of the original container without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed to-gos stored facing up on shelf in prep area. Instructed to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in back storage area by furnace. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one missing light shield in the front prep area. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior back door not tight fitting door frame. Observed gaps of approximately 1/2" from bottom of door, sides, and top. Must provide door sweeps or new door to prevent pest activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  10. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior back door not tight fitting door frame. Observed gaps of approximately 1/2" from bottom of door, sides, and top. Must provide door sweeps or new door to prevent pest activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous cores from report dated 2/25/2020 not corrected: #47 observed cutting boards in the front and rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times. #49 observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize. #55 observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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 site. All employees must read and sign employee health policy in accordance with law. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures: chicken (69.6f), tomato (60.2f) and yogurt sauce (59.1f). Discarded approximately 8 pounds of food products at a cost of $50. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient air temperature of prep cooler (59.7f). All cold holding equipment must hold ambient air temperature of 41f or below. Cooler is tagged for reinspection. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hanging thermometer in prep cooler inaccurately reading air temperature and two metal stem thermometers inside prep cooler inaccurately reading food temperatures. Instructed to replace hanging thermometer and calibrate metal stem thermometers for accurate readings.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior back door not tight fitting door frame. Observed gaps of approximately 1/2" from bottom of door, sides, and top. Must provide door sweeps or new door to prevent pest activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water squirting and leaking from base of faucet at 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black mold-like substance on caulk around 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink also hanging from wall due to missing screws. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous cores from report dated 2/25/2020 not corrected: #47 observed cutting boards in the front and rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times. #49 observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize. #55 observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee prepping, cooking and serving food without food handlers training. All food service employees must obtain food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the 2-door refrigerator lolcated in the rear. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all cooler units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth laying on the counter, top of the chest freezer and prepping table. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the front and rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the rear of the facility. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 1 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with use of the sample clean up policy provided from cdph website and no supplies. Instructed facility to provide a completed policy reflecting the supplies included in sample policy. Must ensure the availability of both a completed policy reflective set of supplies needed for responding to vomit and/or diarrhea to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the 2-door refrigerator lolcated in the rear. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all cooler units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth laying on the counter, top of the chest freezer and prepping table. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the front and rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the rear of the facility. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 1 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil on cooking equipment and being used as liner around the stove. Instructed to replace with food grade material or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods stored in bags,boxes and #10 cans. Instructed manager to provide and maintain food grade storage bag or container.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and defrost all deep freezer to remove ice build up and food debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors around cooking equipment needs cleaning to remove grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: City certified manager has no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard used to line the bottom shelf of the prep tables and inside of chest freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the prep coolers, deep fryers, chest freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor of the food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters, wall behind cooking equipment and steam table.

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed food waste, debris and garbage around the garbage and grease dumpsters and outside of the rear exit door. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed pizza puffs stored in direct contact with a cardboard box in the prep cooler. Management instructed to use proper food grade contact surfaces for all foods. Remove the cardboard used to line the bottom shelf of the prep tables and inside of chest freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the prep coolers, deep fryers, chest freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor of the food prep area. Replace the broken floor tiles around the 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The exposed handwashing sink in the food prep area is slow draining. Must repair so that the sink drains properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Must provide proof of training for all employees.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Noted food stored in #10 cans. Must provide food grade storage container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Noted the exterior door and interior shelving of reach in coolers dirty. Must clean to remove food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind,around and underneath heavy equipment in the front prep area to remove spills,grease and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tiles in the rear. Must replace and maintain. Noted walls in the front prep area dirty with food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the cutting board at the prep cooler,has dark deep seams,instructed to replace cutting board

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartment of deep fryer,has grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear of premises

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost the chest freezers in rear of premises of heavy ice build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear of premises,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the wall near the hot holding units in the prep area,of old food debris and food spills,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover in the prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use in prep area

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fyrers not clean and the exterior surfaces. Must clean to remove grease observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind all equipment (fryers, sinks, freezers and prep tables) and maintain.

    • 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 and maintain walls around and behind cooking equipment to remove grease observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food sanitation certified must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • 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 ten or more fruit flies flying thru out the prep area by the three comp sink, front counter area and storage shelf area. Observed sixty or more inside of the laundry bag of soiled towels. Instructed to contact pest control company to service establishment for fruit flies. Observed a 1/2 inch gap underneath the front entrance door where the weather strip was in poor repair; instructed to completely rodent proof front entrance door. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fyrers not clean and the exterior surfaces. Must clean to remove grease observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind all equipment (fryers, sinks, freezers and prep tables) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the ceiling vent inside of the washroom to remove dust build-up. Must clean and maintain walls around and behind cooking equipment to remove grease observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: The set of lights above the prep table and deep freezer need shields; provide shields for this set of lights.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food sanitation certified must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the exterior and inside the interior bottom of the small fryer; must clean and maintain. Clean inside refrigeration units, bottoms of prep tables, rear storage shelves and under front counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind various equipment throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained ceiling tiles; replace water stained ceiling tiles where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide three working drain stoppers for the three comp sink for proper set up to wash rinse and sanitize.

  23. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize knives daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Bl ade on meat slicer is rusty. Instructed to purchase new blade.must detail cold hold units, reach in cooler racks, and remove duct tape from deep freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Build up of grease on cold hold unit. Instructed to detail clean

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair coves along base of walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Vents covers has build of grease. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide metal stem thermometers.

  24. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.