New Best Sub
3334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 14, 2026
New Best Sub was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
May 14, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
4 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing being done with frozen beef pizza pies in rear storage area.thawing must occur with food being placed in the cooler over night. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures. (manager corrected).
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area. (manager provided).
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: 4-101.19---observed raw wood shelves in the rear storage area.instructed to paint or seal the shelves and maintain.
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: 4-501.11---observed a torn door gasket inside of the front 2 door prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (4/27/26) was not displayed visible to the customers. Today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b), citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside the front 2-door prep line-cooler.observed cooked ground beef at 50.8f and hamburgers at 50.9f.management voluntarily discarded approximately 9#'s of food worth $100.00.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the front counter cheesecake refrigeration unit.instructed to provide and maintain a visible accurate, working thermometer inside refrigeration units at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 a torn door gasket inside of the front 2 door prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.
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: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage and maintain.
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: Observed raw wood shelves in the rear storage area.instructed to paint or seal the shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed container with flour/seasoning in dry storage area with no label. Instructed to provide label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed container with flour/seasoning in dry storage area with no label. Instructed to provide label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed lightbulbs out in the dishwashing/dry storage area. Instructed to replace lightbulb and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed employee on duty handling food with no food handlers certificate. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed container with flour/seasoning in dry storage area with no label. Instructed to provide label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers not being stored properly. Instructed to invert and store properly.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulbs out in the dishwashing/dry storage area. Instructed to replace lightbulb and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee on duty handling food with no food handlers certificate. 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: Observed certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical2 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 handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the dish washing area.instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 torn and dirty rubber gasket on door of the 2 door cooler in the front prep area. Instructed to replace or repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observe no covered bin in the unisex washroom. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.