Fontano's Sub
2151 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 18, 2026
Fontano's Sub was last inspected on August 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found the rear door by the walk in cooler with a 1/4" gap underneath making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Found the large can opener in the rear prep area with a build up of food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust from storage racks or replace them to maintain a rust free, smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the rear hand-washing sink leaking at the base. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found a food handler on the premises with no food handler's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap on bottom right of back door leading to outside. Instructed to replace door sweep and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in between cold holding prep stations. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen certificate for jalpaben patel. Instructed to obtain current certification and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Coving under 2 comp sink in need of repairing. Repair and or replace
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in need of replacing where missing at 3 comp sink area. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Clean all along wall bases to remove all build up. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of rear door near utility sink. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dispensing utensil handle on top of diced tomatoes inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to store handle above food to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving units in walk-in cooler and rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged surfaces and openings in walls and ceilings near water heater and light switch in rear storage areas, damaged basedboards along walls near utility sink, damaged floor tiles in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 mangaer to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving units in walk-in cooler and rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper temperature of 50.4, chicken salad, and tuna salad.person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured approximatelty 3lbs of chicken salad and 2lbs of tuna salad at a cost of $25. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.cooler is tagged held for inspection by cdph.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door prep cooler with top load prep holding improper ambient temperature of 51f. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Cooler tagged and held for inspection and may not be used at this time.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued. - cos
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust and food debris on shelving in walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in corners of kitchen prep area under tables and behind equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed children's menu at facility with drink offerings not in compliance with current code. Instructed person in charge to come into proper compliance with beverages on childrens menu. 90 day grace period given.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no foodhandler training at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance and maintain all documentaion on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the cooking equipment to remove dust.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed pic that all managers with city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have and maintain proof of allergen training or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no quaternary chemical sanitizing device available for sanitizer inside 3 compartment sink at this time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005. Pic provided a chlorine testing device with sanitizer at end of inspection for dishwashing facilities-cos.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed storage table by rear 2- compaertment sink not clean of food debris, grease. Instructed to clean/maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site. Observed sandwiches being prepared, soups, chili being reheated. Priority foundation issued 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All managers with city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged food items such as potato and macaroni salad, and cole slaw in front display cooler not properly labeled.instructed to provide and maintain.must include food name, ingredients, source and list of allergens etc.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky piping on the 2 compartment sink in rear kitchen and leaky toilet in employee restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training available. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on all tcs foods such as deli meats, cheese, diced tomatoes etc in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain 7 day consume by or discard date.priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside sandwich prep cooler. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged food items such as potato and macaroni salad, and cole slaw in front display cooler not properly labeled.instructed to provide and maintain.must include food name, ingredients, source and list of allergens etc.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 13 rodent droppings scattered along the walls in storage room near employee restroom,approximately 25 around boxes stored on floor in water heating room, and approximately 10 rodent droppings under storage shelving in office area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky piping on the 2 compartment sink in rear kitchen and leaky toilet in employee restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler currently in use to store potentially hazardous foods, in poor repair, unable to maintain proper temperature, internal temperature of 53.1f. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Unit must be able to maintain product temperature of 40f or below at all times. Violation 7-38-005a critical.
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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 walk in cooler: variety of sliced deli meats and cheeses (ham, turkey, capicola, salami, bologna, munster cheese, american cheese, provolone) ranging from 52.1f-54.1f, chicken soup 52.4f, tomato cream soup 52.1f, cut tomatoes 53.1f. All product disposed of and denatured at this time. Violation 7-38-005a critical. Approx 200lbs $1000 value.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor under storage shelves in rear and in furnace room. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Contact pest control for service. Violation 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed handsinks faucet handles and basins of sink not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of fan guard inside prep cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal loose baseboards along walls near 2-compartment sink. Clean light shields in front prep area(dust buildup). Clean walls in prep area, along baseboards, etc.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields inside front deli display cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate single service articles off floor in front prep area and soda dispenser units in rear storage area.
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices: observed a food handler touching ready to eat food (loaf of bread) with her bare hands. Instructed to use utensils, wax paper, wear gloves (washing hands before/after use) to handle ready to eat foods. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rusty wire shelves inw walk-in cooler. Provide same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a splash guard/partitioner to the exposed hand washing sink to separate it from the drainboard on the 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall and wallbase through out rear not clean, debris accumlation. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the rear exposed handwashing sink.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in rear prep/dishwasbing area. Instd to provide same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rusty wire shelves inw walk-in cooler. Provide same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall and wallbase through out rear not clean, debris accumlation. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers missing for refrigeration units (prep coolers). Provide same.
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