Sunny's Submarine

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 27, 2024 Conditional

   Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth being stored improperly on the prep table in the prep area. Instructed to store properly.

     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 loose gasket at the cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on the trash can/receptacle in the employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food splatters on wall next to the grill in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty overhead vents in the food prep area and in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty with valid city of chicago certificate at the time of inspection while tcs foods are stored/prepared/served. Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times with an original city of chicago certificate while tcs foods are stored/prepared/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Dec 16, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth being stored improperly on the prep table in the prep area. Instructed to store properly.

     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 loose gasket at the cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on the trash can/receptacle in the employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food splatters on wall next to the grill in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain/

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty overhead vents in the food prep area and in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty with valid city of chicago certificate at the time of inspection while tcs foods are stored/prepared/served. Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times with an original city of chicago certificate while tcs foods are stored/prepared/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Mar 18, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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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 a heavy build up of grease and food debris under the deep fryer units hot oil filtering area. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and instect harboring.

     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 the shelving in the food prep areas with a build up of dirt and food debris and the shelving in the rear where meat slicer is located with a build up of dust, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     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 thre inside of the cold hold units with a build up of dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of grease, dirt, dust, food debris and food splatter on the floors and walls, under, around and behind all cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt on the a/c vents in front food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of dust and grease on the hood ventilation system and filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Aug 5, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed encrusted grease on side of fryer, food debris inside standing freezer in prep area and ice build up inside freezer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Jul 29, 2021 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while prepping and serving tcs foods such as chicken and italian beef sandwiches. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. See #2.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to provide verifiable signed copies of employee health policy on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unpackaged pizza puffs inside stand up freezer in prep area. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags. Manager voluntarily discarded food product.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper temperature inside refrigerator near prep area: roast beef (48.9f), turkey (48.2f), pork sausage (48.9f) and chicken inside refrigerator near handwashing sink (47.1f) instructed to discard approximately 50 pounds of food at a cost of $300. 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 refrigerator in front prep area maintaining internal temperature of 46.2f. All cold holding equipment must maintain air temperature of 41f or below. Cooler has been 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: No thermoeter inside prep cooler in prep area. Must provide.

     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 APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BASEMENT STAIRS, PREP TABLE, HANDWASHING SINK), 20 FRUIT FLIES NEAR REAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 30 FRUIT FLIES INSIDE WASHROOM, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR DETAILED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees cooking and walking throughout prep area without hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed incorrect test strips for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide chlorine test strips. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed encrusted grease on side of fryer, food debris inside standing freezer in prep area and ice build up inside freezer. Instructed to detail 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 hot sauce splashed on wall of prep area near front handwashing sink. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small hole in ceiling above 3 compartment sink. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust underneath hood along filters. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while prepping and serving tcs foods such as chicken and italian beef sandwiches. Manager arrived 25 minutes after inspection began. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Aug 13, 2019 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Aug 6, 2019 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies for vomiting and/or diarrheal events. Instructed the manager to comply with the health codes. Must provide and maintain procedures and supplies. Priority foundation violation citation issued #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 15 to 20 live flies scattered through out the waiting area, storage area and wash room. Instructed manager to remove flies and call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268513 DATE 2-25-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT FOLLOWING VIOLATION. (57)Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE ONSITE AND CURRECT AT ALL TIMES. (55)Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Feb 25, 2019 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

9. Feb 25, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new city code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: **premises has no clean up procedures or supplies. Instructed the manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the exterior of the cooking equipment dirty and the interior of the chest freezers with ice buil up and dirty. Must clean and/or defrost.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind the cooking equipment to remove spill, debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the wall behind the prep table dirty. Must clean to remove food splatter.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to have employee food handles certificate onsite and currect at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. Sep 15, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards, and rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean front pop cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling/ vent in front prep area not clean, instructed to remove the dust/ clean.

11. Sep 13, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

12. May 30, 2014 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. May 22, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink in dish washing area with hot & cold running water.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Must provide soap & towels at hand sink in dish washing area.

    • 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: Must rodent proof front door along side to prevent rodent entry.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lid damaged & pushed down in container,also massive amount of grease on lid & on ground in front of grease container.also massive amount of unnecessary articles stored along side of building & in rear yard (wood,bags,signs,strollers,etc.)must remove ,clean & maintain area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic disposable utensils & multiuse utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing fan guard cover in bread reach in cooler in rear area.must repair or replace damaged door gasket on chest freezer,damaged food storage bins.must scrape & paint peeling paint on over head shelves at prep cooler .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from fan guard covers in both pop coolers.must clean grease & food debri from interior & exterior of all coolers & shelving units,fryers,leg of prep tables,prep tables,meat slicer,steam tables,grill table,pipes of cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal gap between floor & wall base under front prep table.must clean grease & food debri build up on floor behind cooking equipment.

    • 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 food splatter from walls & wall bases in prep area.must repair loose upper wall trim over front service counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dead insects from light shields in lobby area.must provide adequate lighting in prep area,shatter proof bulbs or light shields over chest freezers in rear area,end caps for light shields in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for pop/dessert cooler.