Pass

The Submarine Pier

2759 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 23, 2026

The Submarine Pier was last inspected on October 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 23, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no visible thermometer in pepsi cooler in dining area. Instructed to provide visible thermometer in said unit and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): observed unlabeled containers of customer self-service prepackaged foods(potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw and various peppers) in cold holding unit with glass door in dining area. Must label items with food name, ingredients and source.

    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: 6-202.15: observed openings at base of westside front entrance door and observed missing door knob at rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    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: 4-101.19: observed crates used to elevate boxes in walk in cooler and observed container stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed 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: 6-501.11: observed damaged wall tiles to the left of washroom door in prep area. Instructed to smoothly replace damaged wall tiles in said area for ease of cleanability

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: at time of inspection facility provided no food handler training certificates for any food handlers. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: at time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificate for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from utility sink onto floor when draining left compartment of three compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to repair three compartment sink and utility sink for appropriate waste water drainage. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in pepsi cooler in dining area. Instructed to provide visible thermometer in said unit and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled containers of customer self-service prepackaged foods(potato salad, pasta salad, cole slaw and various peppers) in cold holding unit with glass door in dining area. Must label items with food name, ingredients and source.

      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 openings at base of westside front entrance door and observed missing door knob at rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      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 crates used to elevate boxes in walk in cooler and observed container stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed 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 damaged wall tiles to the left of washroom door in prep area. Instructed to smoothly replace damaged wall tiles in said area for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no food handler training certificates for any food handlers. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificate for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed chipping paint on green shleving in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up on interior side of ice machine door. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on green shleving in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink improperly draining, waste water with food debris immediately backing up from drain onto floor when water being drained (one basin at time). Instd to repair sink to drain properly without waste water backing up and accumulating onto floor. 7-38-030(c) priority. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from walk in cooler shelving units.must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.

      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 debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units and fanguard covers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low hot water pressure at hand sink in prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on toilet room door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles a seating area in dining area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear storage areas and storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield above chest freezer.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance on caulking at 3-compartment sink. Instd to clean, re caulk and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing cover for trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure through out facility, 66.0f. Instd to maintain hot running water under city pressure at all times (100f at handwash sinks, 110f at 3-compartment sink). Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in walk in cooler: roast beef 47.0f, ham 47.1f, cooked chicken 47.4f, coleslaw 47.4f, soup 47.2f. All food discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 50lbs $200 value. Citation issued priority violation 7-38-005(a).

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler in poor repair, improper ambient temperature of 48.0f. Instd to repair and have able to maintain product temperature of 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure through out facility, 60f-62f. Instd to maintain hot running water under city pressure at all times (100f at handwash sinks, 110f at 3-compartment sink). Citation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete kit on site. Must provide disinfectant effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on utility sink hose. Must attach a back flow preventer on faucet/hose connection on utility sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  13. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee helath policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Variety of foods not properly labeled, dated (cooked roast beef, potato salad, etc) food prepared/opened and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on bottom of prep table. Instd to remove and have surface smooth, even easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification for city of chicago certified managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee helath policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a).

      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: 2-501.11 no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3.501.17(a) variety of foods not properly labeled, dated (cooked roast beef, potato salad, etc) food prepared/opened and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 plastic lining on bottom of prep table. Instd to remove and have surface smooth, even easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification for city of chicago certified managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  15. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of 1st. Microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 chacked light shield in front prep area, instructed to replace.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler in poor repair, unable to maintain temperature, internal temperature of 49.9f. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by health dept. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical. Instd to utilize other refrigeration on site.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in prep cooler: container of chicken 51.8f, container of roast beef 48.7f, container of corned beef at 48f, package of hot dogs at 50.1f. All product disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 15lbs $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine panel not clean. Clean same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer inside prep cooler. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.

  20. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    License · Fail

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

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink not maintained. Water seeps between compartments (middle and right side). Must smoothly repair broken seam or replace 3 compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Using milk crates as storage shelving in walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Upper and lower interior surfaces of ice machine not clean. Must clean and maintain all interior surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pipe under 3 compartment sink leaks. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No visible backflow prevention device on water supply to ice machine. Must install and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No mop sink on premises. Must install mop sink, supplied with hot and cold running water, for cleaning purposes and waste water disposal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadeqaute faucets above soft-serve machine. Hot and cold water faucets must reach each compartment of top loading machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer. Must provide metal stem thermometer for checking hot and cold food temperatures.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Food containers and items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Must keep items elevated 6" off floor.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.