Subway Sandwiches & Salads

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from faucet of handwashing sink located in rear prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out bulb in ceiling of bathroom. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on soda crates underneath three compartment sink and items stored on floor next to walk in freezer. Instructed to eliminate soda crates for storage and obtain shelving units to store food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanabilty.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground surrounding dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, towels and dirt underneath all shelving and along bases of wall in rear prep/ dishwashing area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed spillage on interior base of cabinet underneath fountain machine. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed splatter on walk in cooler ceiling. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed buildup on interior of floor drain underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean drain interior and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in cabinets and shelving units in front serving area. Instructed to declutter, organize and clean all cabinets and shelving units in front serving area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboard in rear prep area on wall next to prep table. Instructed to replace baseboard and maintain. Observed missing small vent cover on wall above walkin cooler near beverage storage. Instructed to replace vent cover. Observed hole in ceiling in washroom. Instructed to smoothly repair ceiling for ease of cleanability.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Food handlers wore hair restraints by the end of the inspection.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at water supply line underneath the handwashing sink at front prep area.must repair plumbing leak and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Insrtucted to remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers above the microwave at front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of black slime on caulk around 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove, clean, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet seat in toilet room is loose. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler to remove mold like build up in between shelfs showed to manager and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide lid/cover for waste receptacle inside wash room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles in customer dining area near the wash room.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found mechanical ventilation inside wash room not working.instructed to repair and to maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2303261 DATED:07/17/2019 58 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. - Oct 17, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind soda/ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing wall tile above walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles on top of walk-in freezer/walk-in cooler and unused equipment in rear storage area.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine.observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine,"ice used for human consumption".management instructed to turn off machine,remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintained. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean and sanitize all shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations on walls and ceiling ventilation covers at front prep area and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint rusty metal racks or replace inside walk-in cooler.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice (which to be use for human consumption). Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint rusty metal racks or replace inside walk-in cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the compartment below the soda machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the walk in cooler to have dirt and food debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles near the washroom door in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling above walk in coooler in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed lights infront of walk in cooler in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 compartment sink without aerator, cause spout to spray water irregularly. Instructed to install and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Out of compliance. Instructed to comply and maintain.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor not corrected report number: 1482797. June 6, 2015. #33 minimum mineral build-up inside the ice machine.instructed to clean and maintain #32 no splash guard provided between exposed hand sink and front prep counter,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling above walk in coooler in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed lights infront of walk in cooler in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 compartment sink without aerator, cause spout to spray water irregularly. Instructed to install and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Out of compliance. Instructed to comply and maintaini.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between exposed hand sink and front prep counter,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Minimum mineral build-up inside the ice machine.instructed to clean and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Debris on floor corners and under the shelves in rear storage and walk-in cooler.instructed to clean and maintain

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between exposed hand sink and front prep counter,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Minimum mineral build-up inside the ice machine.instructed to clean and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Debris on floor corners and under the shelves in rear storage and walk-in cooler.instructed to clean and maintain

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside front prep reach in cooler door rubber gaskets. Must clean and maintain gaskets.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rear prep area exposed handwash bowl and 3-compartment sink floor drain pipe water draining slowly. Must repair and maintain sinks.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint interior surface with rust build-up inside/under soda dispenser cabinet (by front dining area).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with heavy grease build-up inside walk-in cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners under shelves with dust and dried food debris accumulation throughout rear area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair mop sink faucet with heavy leak.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in freezer to prevent pest harborage.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under pallet file cabinet in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be replaced, wall above 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving that had rust, shall be repair/replaced.Lower shelving of pop dispensing cabinet had rust/peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.Rear storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning, shelving, (nozzels).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment,3 compartment sink, prep table, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear prep area by prep table not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles in front prep areas need detailed cleaning.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shields in rear prep areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must replaced broken thermometer in walk in cooler, all coolers must be provided with thermometers to properly maintain temperatures of 40f or less.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.Caulk by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving of front cabinets need cleaning, rear storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Floor under heavy equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Walls in rear prep area by prep table not clean need cleaning, missing ceiling tiles in rear storage areas, shall be provided.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in prep areas, need cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas,need cleaning, exhaust vent in bathroom needs cleaning.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER ,UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER ALL THE STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE OVEN AND MICROWAVE,WITH DUST BUILT UP.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKING PIPE ON THE CLOSER HANDLE OF THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LID WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSE ALL THE TIME. CITATION ISUUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACINE AND MAINTAIN.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT,(HAIRNET, BASEBALL CAP OR BANDANA).