Chicago Hoagie House

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 12, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 20 rodent droppings around the hot water heater located in the employee toilet room, about 10 rodent droppings located in the corner under the table with the microwave in the rear of the facility, about 5 rodent droppings around the grease trap and under the 3 compartment sink and about 10 rodent droppings by the customer service area around the soda pop storage. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt debris on the floors in the food prep area. Instructed to clean along all walls and in all corners.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed some items stored on the floor in the food prep area and rear. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation managers that are on duty without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Feb 11, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained ceiling tiles in prep area; instructed to replace tile where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vents in the prep area in need of cleaning; instructed to clean vents where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jan 30, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a light amount of grease at the bottom of the fryers; instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on duty at time of inspection as required; a certified manager must be on duty at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Mar 2, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of food handler certificates. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificate. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Feb 24, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observered hand soap and hand towel holder at 1 comp prep sink instructed to remove items and only use handsink that is provided.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Main reach in prep cooler at 63.4 degrees. Must maintain 41.0 degrees or below at all times. Instructed manager to correct priority violation

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: In the unisex washroom a covered garbage can must be install. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of food handler certificates. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificate. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Feb 9, 2023 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations