Pass

Mr. Submarine

47 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 15, 2026

Mr. Submarine was last inspected on July 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

July 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food items (pasta, tuna salad, soups) stored tightly-covered with food container lids and plastic wrap in the walk-in cooler and first floor line coolers while cooling. Instructed to store tcs food items loosely-covered or uncovered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling to facilitate heat transfer and maintain.

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop stored directly on the floor near the first floor utility sink. Instructed to store mops such that in-use or soiled mop heads do not contaminate floors, walls, or other physical facilities while drying and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Waste water Cast Iron pipe running above 3 comp sink, Instructed to incapsulate or install a barrier.

      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: Refer to violation #59

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing sink stoppers at dish washing 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: refer to violation #59

      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 report # 2592384 dated on 4-9-24 for violations # 47( Using food containers of dairy products as a multi-use utensils with chipping and stains, Instructed to use proper multi-use utensils), #56 (Light fixture in basement kitchen missing a light shield, instructed to provide.), #58 (No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.) Instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #59.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink at 1st floor prep kitchen, several food utensils placed inside the hand sink, instructed to keep hand sink unobstructed during food preparation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at 1st floor prep area hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Using food containers of dairy products as a multi-use utensils with chipping and stains, Instructed to use proper multi-use utensils.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Light fixture in basement kitchen missing a light shield, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints in the food prep area. Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      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 as shelving throughout the walk-in cooler located in the basement. Must remove and provide shelving 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

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under pipe between the one compartment sink and hand washing sink in front food prep area. Also observed, a broken sprayer nozzle at the three-compartment sink located in the basement. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

      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 receptacle in the employee toilet room located in the basement. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burnt-out light bulb on the ceiling in the employee toilet room located in the basement. Instructed to provide 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: Observed continued non-compliance from report #2556525 conducted on 05/31/22. Previous core violations not corrected: (#58) 2-102.13: found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, turkey, tuna, noodles and cheese) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 52f - 47f located in prep cooler and reach in rc on 1st floor. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods approx 20 lbs at $150. Instructed to maintain a minnimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Prep cooler now at 41f rc cooler remains at 53f.

      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: Observed service prep cooler and reach in rc cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 53f at time of inspection. Must discard all tcs foods and not use reach in cooler. Cooler must maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Prep cooler and reach in rc cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the walk in cooler is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a proper cold holding temperature for 41f or below. Found no other coolers on 1st floor to maintain servuce. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing and inaccurate thermomoetr for walk-in and prep coolers, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Utensils not properly air dried, instructed manager to air dry all multi-use uensils after washing.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Using not food grade containers with chipped edges, instured to use durable food grade containers.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker in basement. Instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields for ceiling fixture of basement prep area. Instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.