Subway
1936 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 13, 2026
Subway was last inspected on August 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general-
CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed veriable employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed one food handler without a hair restraint and in the food prep area at the beginning of the inspection and another male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard. Food handler put on a cap during the inspection. Instructed to provide beard guards for all food handlers with beards.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed an excessive black substance on the wall by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.
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: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated dirt debris in the rear by the soda dispenser. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · 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: Cutting boards on front prep line in need of replacing. Worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of toaster oven in need of cleaning to remove minor food debris instructed 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: Wall in rear prep space in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Cutting boards on front prep line in need of replacing. Worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of toaster oven in need of cleaning to remove minor food debris instructed 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: Wall in rear prep space in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. Observed packaged crackers stored next to and under hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove crackers to prevent contamination from potential splash and leaks.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged single service spoons stored behind hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to remove to protect from potential splash and leaks.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general1 paperwork 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 front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer not operable on walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed croutons and condiments stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove all food items under hand washing sink to protect from potential leakage.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove single service articles from under hand washing sink to protect from potential leakage.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed female employee with plastic gloves on ring the register,then removed receipt and made a sandwich for customer with out washing hands and changing gloves.instructed manager to have employee remove gloves and wash hands.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear hand washing sink not accessible observed a bucket inside of hand sink basin.bucket was removed during inspection.must keep hand sinks accessible at all times.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperature such as 10lbs. Cooked meatballs at 130.1f at hot holding unit.product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)appx. 10lbs. $40.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers for hot and cold holding units must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on lower shelf under register and adjacent shelf,on floor near safe and lower cabinet of soda machine. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/10/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of rear door must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Gloves weren’t used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed female employee not changing gloves after every possible contamination.
Official wording (code 46)
Gloves used properly
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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: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in freezer and water storage must provide adequate shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units,lower shelves of hot & cold holding units,ice dispenser on soda machine,lower cabinet at soda machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at rear prep area hand sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in rear prep/dish washing areas,damaged wall near hot holding unit,damaged wall bases under 3- compartment sink,missing wall bases at front window in dining area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Obsevred a leaky pipe underneath the hand sink in the washroom. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the fixtures and floor dirty inside the wash room. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors and dry storage shevling in the rear needs detail cleaning. Also clean the interior bottom cadinet in the front self serve area to remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate boxes to prevent contamination. Manager elevated boxes on dunnage rack inside walk-in cooler during inspection.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty green sponges in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager that sponges must not be used in contact with clean/sanitized contact surfaces. Manager discarded sponges during inspection.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times. Receipt dated 10/18/20 for enrollment in food service course was presented. Must obtain and maintain on site valid certificate of completion in food handler and/or manager training.
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: Observed newly enrolled employee in food manager course in combination with city of chicago food service manager certificate. Instructed to also obtain allergen training to complete requirements for allergen training for any and all food service managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no designated person in charge. Food handler, sangitaben patel, on duty was without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #60
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following food not meeting require temperature of 135f degrees or above in the designated hot-holding unit: meatballs at 102f and grilled chicken breast at 91f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs of products worth a combined $100 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation consolidated with below.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SANDWICH ASSEMBLY COLD HOLD UNITS TO BE IMPROPER: Sliced Tomato (45.9 °F), Steak (46.8 °F), Turkey Ham (48.2 °F), Sliced Ham (45.3 °F), AND Shredded Lettuce (52°F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH A COMBINED $100 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep handsink not maintained with hot water. Food handler stated that due to a leak at mop sink faucet, hot water was turned off. Food handler proceeded to restore hot water by turning hot water supply handler underneath sink. Instructed to discontinue turning water hot water off. Food handler and person in charge were also informed that hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Food handler was once again observed manually turning off hot water. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed live pest activity with approx. 3 cockroaches and ants during inspection. Cockroach activity was noted under the 3-comp sink, two cockroaches were crawling under the sink and 1 other cockroach was noted along the wall where the sink is located. Ant activity was observed on the floor under the rear prep handsink. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. 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 leak at mop sink faucet when hot water is in use. The front prep handsink was also observed to be slow draining. Instructed to correct and repair both sinks.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #60
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor surfaces under all cooking equipment, racks and shelving units where loose debris, dust and dirt build-up are present.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Noted continued non compliance from report #2355267 on 12/12/19. Previous core violations not corrected: (#10) 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signs located at the hand washing sink in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide. (#55) 6-201.11: observed deattached coving under the 3 compartment sink in some areas. Instructed to make all surface smooth and easily cleanable. One handwashing sign was found at 12:05pm in stack of papers. Signage is needed at rear sink. Manager reattached coving during inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while tcs foods (meatballs, deli meat, and soup) were being prepped. The designated person in charge, shall physically be on site and must obtain/maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager arrived on site at 11:10am. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general 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: 2-102.14 observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Priority foundation 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: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs located at the hand washing sink in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed deattached coving under the 3 compartment sink in some areas. Instructed to make all surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical1 general 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: 2-102.14 observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Priority foundation 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: 5-203.11 observed no hand washing sink in the rear food prep area located by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install a hand washing sink in the rear food prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs located at the hand washing sink in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed deattached coving under the 3 compartment sink in some areas. Instructed to make all surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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