Pass

The Hoagie Plug

5933 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 28, 2026

The Hoagie Plug was last inspected on May 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

May 28, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • 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, walk in cooler 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

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between rear handsink and dish storage and table and front handsink and cooking equipment. Must install a washable splashguard.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed exterior grease bin with some buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • 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.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training and provide and maintain documentation on site

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board on prep cooler at cooks line with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a 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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no proof of food handlers' certificates. Instructed person in charge upon hire, food handler has 30 days to provide proof of training and maintain on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training and provide and maintain documentation on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.