Pass

Sun-Sub & Philly's

5542 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 8, 2026

Sun-Sub & Philly's was last inspected on September 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 8, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

    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 sticky fly traps hanging in prep area not provided by pest control. Instructde to discard and all pest control services shall be provided by licensed pest control provider.

    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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep. 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

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceilings tile panels in the main prep area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food inside 6 door prep cooler: tzatziki sauce 47.3 f, sour cream 47.7 f, sliced tomatoes 46.6 f, sliced cheeses 49.1 f, mayo 49.1 f. Person in charge removed all other tcs foods (chopped lettuce, tartar sauce, dressing) from cooler and discarded and denatured approx. 20 lbs valued at $100 priority violation 7-38-005 citation

      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: Noted improper temperature of cold-holding equipment. Ambient air of 6 door prep cooler 52.9 f. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued units tagged

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: All cooler shelves with rust and rear "dr.pepper" cooler shelves, front one and two door 7 up cooler, and front 2 door dr. Pepper cooler shelves with mold. Instructed to deep clean and sanitize. Rusted shelves are to be restored & refinished or replaced and maintained.

      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: Noted all cutting boards on site with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or 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: Noted excessive ice buildup on shelves in white tall freezer between front hot hold stations. Instructed to defrost 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: Noted equipment with encrusted grease stored between dry/canned goods shelf and tall freezer in rear. Instructed to remove all unused equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted floors and baseboards in kitchen underneath equipment are not clean. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs foods in refrigerator not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several hanging fly strips hanging from the ceiling in the food prep area. Management instructed to remove all hanging fly strips from the prep area.

      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: Bserved rusty storage shelving inside prep coolers in front and rear food preparation area. Must repaint or 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 cardboard used as liner in food prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be 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: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on deep chest freezers. The surface must be smooth and 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 torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the freezer in the prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of old food residue and grease on the interior and exterior portions of the lids on the prep coolers, inside the cabinet underneath the fry warmer, on the outside of the slushi and icee machine, inside the fryers, and on the icee/slushi machine counter. Must 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: Clean the grease on the floor under and behind the cooking equipment. Clean the wall behind the cooking equipment.

      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 heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the prep coolers, cheese dispenser unit, microwave, and interior of the freezers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 30 rat droppings on the floor of the basement and on the storage shelves in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 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 several hanging fly strips hanging from the ceiling in the food prep area. Management instructed to remove all hanging fly strips from the prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the storage shelves in the prep area and basement, dish drying racks above the 3 compartment sink, prep tables, prep coolers, cheese dispenser unit, dry food storage containers and dry food storage shelf, microwave, and equipment in the slushie area. Defrost and clean interior of the freezers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the food splatter and debris on the wall around the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 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 milk crates being used for storage containers in the prep area. Must remove from premises and provide storage containers that are free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

      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: Found a leak coming from the three compartment sink faucet. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease and dust accumulation on the ventilation hood filters. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Found frozen packages of beef juice thawing above the three compartment sink at room temperature. Instructed management tcs foods must be thawed according to food code, such as under refrigeration that maintains 41f or below or under running water (70f or below).

      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: Found over 60 rat droppings on the floor scattered throughout the basement rooms along the walls, underneath the stairs, near the exit door in the corner, and inside a closet. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for additional service to eliminate activity. 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 all employees preparing food without hair restraints. Must provide when preparing/handling open foods.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • 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 for storage containers in the prep area. Must remove from premises and provide storage containers that are free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of old food residue and grease on the interior and exterior portions of the lids on the prep coolers, inside the cabinet underneath the fry warmer, on the outside of the slushi and icee machine, inside the fryers, and on the icee/slushi machine counter. Must detail 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: Found a leak coming from the three compartment sink faucet. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom door. Toilet room doors must be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self closing door, must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease and dust accumulation on the ventilation hood filters. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10/08/2021 report #2534543; violation #53 (5-501.17) observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 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 rusty storage shelving inside prep coolers in front and rear food preparation area. Must repaint or replace.

      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 leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure provided in the menuboard for raw and undercooked foods. Instructed pic to disclose and describe which foods can be order raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a visible and working termometer in all refrigeration units and must maintain.

      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: Observed rusty storage shelving inside prep coolers in front and rear food preparation area. Must repaint or replace.

      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 leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor throughout basement. 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 a few missing ceiling tiles above refrigeration units in rear food preparation area. Must repair or replace tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ligh shield cover in rear food preparation area. Must provide a light shield and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 01/23/2019 inspection report# 2253003 #49. Clean the interior of the prep coolers and freezers, ventilation hood and filters, dry storage shelves, microwaves and shelf, deep fryer, and grill. #58. Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training. #55.clean the grease on the floor under and behind the cooking equipment. Clean the wall behind the cooking equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 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 written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers and freezers, ventilation hood and filters, dry storage shelves, microwaves and shelf, deep fryer, and grill.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor under and behind the cooking equipment. Clean the wall behind the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the shelving inside all coolers. Also defrost and clean the interior of the deep freezers.

    • 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 all cooking equipment to remove grease and debris. Also noted water leaking on the basement floor. Must remove water and keep dry as possible.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the hot water tank and a leaky pipe in the ceiling. Must repair and maintain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.