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Inspections

1. Apr 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NOTED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED HANGING INCHES ABOVE THE DIRTY WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AWAY FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRON PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS/CERTIFICATES THAT ARE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     NOTED A PASSING SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE OWNERS OTHER SUBWAY LOCATION AT 2008 N HALSTED DATED 6-3-25 WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OF THIS LOCATION REPLACING THE PASS WITH CONDITIONS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2618109 POSTED ON 5-27-25. INSTRUCTED/REVIEWED MUST NOT REMOVE, ALTER THE SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS POSTED AND MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

2. May 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TUNA, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

3. Jul 31, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SLICED DELI TURKEY 46 F AND CHUNK TUNA 47.6 F IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS AT FRONT SANDWICH UNIT - CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS (45.4), SHREDDED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN (44.2), TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS (43.5), AND SHREDDED LETTUCE (45) APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS VALUED $56.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT SANDWICH UNIT WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Jan 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, MEATBALLS AND DELI SANDWICHES,ETC) INSTRUCTED ABOVE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND CITY OF CHCAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES STORAGE FOR PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

5. Apr 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR METAL FILE CABINET IN THE REAR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM INTO A BUCKET INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     RAW WOODEN PLYWOOD PANELS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

6. Apr 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Apr 1, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. WE OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

8. Jan 20, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jan 13, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, DELI SANDWICHES,ETC.). NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, AND/OR SERVED. MUST HAVE A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2369866, DATED 4/29/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION: #51 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. Apr 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      CLEAN RUBBER BREAD MOLDS STORED ON NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RACK FOR THE RUBBER MOLDS TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXTERIOR OD SODA DISPENSER WITH SOME BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

11. Mar 21, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED THE PIC ON SITE DID NOT HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SHREDDED CHICKEN, COOKED MEATBALLS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PIC THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ADJUST EYE GLASSES WITH FINGER TIPS, AT LEAST 3 TIMES, AT BACK PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER MOVED BACK TO FRONT PREP AREA AND PUT ON SINGLE USE GLOVES, THEN FOOD HANDLER PREPARED/TOUCHED MOZZARELLA CHEESE SLICES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. INFORMED PIC THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED PROPERLY AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON *MOP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE IN REAR *BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING AREA INSTRUCTED PIC TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

12. Feb 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

13. Jun 23, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Jun 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #35 CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. VIOLATION #38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HANDSINK. THESE VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 9/27/2016 SEE REPORT#1965327 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AT WALLBASE AT FOODSERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS SLIGHTLY DIRTY,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS

15. Sep 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY,HAM,TUNA,SOUP,MEAT BALLS.ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,COUNTER TOPS,PREP COOLERS,LOWER SHELVES OF COLD HOLDING UNIT,SODA NOZZLES,DRIP TRAY,ICE DISPENSER,BREAD CABINET,WINDOW SILLS

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME VENTILATION VENTS.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK

16. Feb 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,SLICED TOMATOES,HAM,TURKEY,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:22 A.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AND REPORT WRITTEN(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLLDING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR CLOSURE ON EMPLOYEES DOOR TO PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR BREAD CABINET ON SERVING LINE.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM HOOD ABOVE OVEN.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

17. Jul 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

18. Aug 22, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Aug 20, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.