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Subway

4032 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

98cited violations
8serious tier
29inspections
33tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1979303
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263150
2025120
2024162
2023110
2022231
2021240
2020160
2019150
20183133
2017130
2016270
2015130
2014250
2013130
2012280
2011242
20103100

Inspections

  1. Jul 29, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11(A;C)OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND LIDS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jul 21, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (73.2F) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM BY KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA, ALSO FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SODA DISPENSER UNITS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  3. Jan 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING NEAR FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIP NEAR FRONT COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT AND 1-COMPATMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.

  4. Jan 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SMALL CONDIMENT CUPS STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  5. May 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1LB LEAFY SPINACH, .5 LB COOKED EGGS, .5 LBS CHICKEN SALAD, 2 .5 LBS SLICED TOMATO, 1LB GUACAMOLE ALL STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT RANGING BETWEEN (55F-62F). INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AT 64F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (SPINACH, GUACAMOLE, EGGS, CHICKEN SALAD, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLING UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED PREP TABLES SHELVING UNIT WHERE MICROWAVE IS STORED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK IN DISRPAIR WITH SLIGTH LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR 1 OF 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  6. Aug 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. May 27, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. May 25, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA KNOBS ARE STRIPPED AND ONE OF THE TWO WASHROOM TOILETS DOESN'T FLUSH, BUT THE TOILET IS GOING TO BE REPAIRED TODAY PER MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REPAIR TECHNICHAN AWARE OF THE STRIPPED KNOBS ON HANDWASHING SINK AND GET ALL SAID EQUPIMENT REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC'S VIEW AS REQUIRED FROM 9/21/2021. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST NEW SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Sep 21, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON AND UNDERNEATH CAULKING AT TOP BASE AND SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN

  10. Jun 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UP TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

  11. Sep 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET FIXTURES INSIDE BOTH TOILET ROOMS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND RECEPTACLES IN PLACE IN THE PARKING LOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST ENCLOSE SPACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  12. Jan 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHES BEING STORED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE THE HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASEBOARDS ALONG THE REAR WALL NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR IN DISREPAIR, AS WELL AS BASEBOARDS UNDER THE HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CAULKING ALONG THE WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 28, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3 -COMP SINK.

  14. Feb 23, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3 -COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVEN.

  15. Feb 16, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS.COOKED EGGS 44.9F,2LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 44.3F-44.5F,.5LBS SAURERKRAUT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.5.5LBS.$18(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND DRYING DEVICE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM NOT OPERATING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER PUT A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS IN TOILETROOM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF SOUTH FRONT DOOR AND PARKING LOT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,LOWER STORAGE CABINET AT SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVEN.

  16. Apr 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING, LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED AND ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  17. Dec 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-INNCOOLERS BEHIND PRE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA

  18. Jan 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE BOX FROM STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF WALLS, AND IN CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD BUILD-UP PRESENT). CLEAN LID TO GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

  19. Jul 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TILE TO WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ONE OF THREE FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES HAS THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERIFICATE.

  20. Oct 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CONDENSOR LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN.

  21. Apr 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INBETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      APRONS, VISORS, EMPLOYEE ATTIRE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA SEPARATE FROM FOOD/DRY STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

  22. Jan 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED WHITE HANDLED SMALL BREAD KNIVES ARE STORED AROUND THE REAR PREP TABLE, STORE FOOD UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE DELI PREP COOLER FRAMEWORK AROUND THE DELI ITEMS IS VISIBLY DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE FRAME AROUND THE ENTIRE DELI PREP COOLER / PREP AREA. THE SODA COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      BROKEN AND INACCURATE THERMOMETERS WERE FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, REMOVE AND REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETERS.

  23. Feb 27, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE TOASTER OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM.

  24. Feb 14, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Ice Machine in the front dinning area has black mold inside of unit this is where the ice is being made in a plastice tray and dispense to customer. CITATION ISSUED HOOOO769669 COURT DATE 4-5-12 TIME 3 P.M. ROOM 112. NOTE:PLACED A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT. CAN NOT USE ICE. NEEDS TO SHOW RECPTS OF ICE WHEN PURCHASED UPON REINSPECTION. NEEDS TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH TO HAVE TAG REMOVED FROM UNIT. NEEDS TO FAX A LETTER TO HAVE TAG REMOVED AT 312-746-4240, PLS PROVIDE PHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS, AND ATTN: MS. LOPEZ

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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. FRONT DOOR ON THE WEST SIDE OF ENTRENCE HAS OPEN GAP 1/4 INCH GAP, AND FOUND FRUIT FLYS IN DISHWASHING AREA MORE THAN 6. INST TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RECAULK SURFACES ABOVE EXTERIOR OF THE 1 COMP SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN. NEEDS TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TITLES MISSING OVER THE TOSATER AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NEEDS TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NEEDS TO KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS HATS, COATS ECT AWAY FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE.

  25. Jan 13, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  26. Jan 12, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 51.6F WITH READY TO EAT PRODUCT STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT SLICED LUNCHEON MEATS & OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY 46.4F-46.9F,HAM 45.8F,ROAST BEEF 47.8F,TUNA 48.2F,CHICKEN STRIPS 48.3F,STEAK48.7F,CHICKEN BREAST 45.8F,PEPPERONI 48.2F,MEAT BALLS 46.7F,VEGETARIAN PATTIES 46.7F,CRAB MEAT 48.3F,CHEESE PIZZAS 46.7F,SALAMI 48.5F,COLD CUT 46.9F. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX 109lbs.$292.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  27. Dec 8, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNIT AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT AND CEILING FANS.

  28. Oct 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNIT AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT AND CEILING FANS.

  29. Jan 11, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE PREP REACH IN COOLER, AND CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE FRONT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR MOP SINK, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.