Subway
4552 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1478885
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED PEELING DUCT TAPE ON THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK SNEEZE GUARD. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 11, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ONLY AND NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED PEELING DUCT TAPE ON THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK SNEEZE GUARD. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612853 ON 2-26-25 NOT CORRECTED. #55- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY BROKEN/TOP ICE MAKER EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.#56- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY BROKEN/TOP ICE MAKER EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 10, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED BROKEN LEVER ON SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONE OF TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 149.7F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY THE EMPLOYEES WHO WERE WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 5, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND SPARE MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FROM DEBRIS AND TRASH
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND SPARE MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FROM DEBRIS AND TRASH
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 15, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE /SODA MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 8, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER( KNIFES),MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE /SODA MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RESTROOM URINAL AND MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT YO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE FRONT CABINETS AND AROUND MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 13, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 17, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE BAKING OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 10, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING 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).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE BAKING OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor under the cabinet below the soda machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 29, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 22, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to dispose of ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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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
No pest control log book available to review. Instructed facility that a pest control log book must be available on site at all times with service reports, a bait station map/list, and IDPH license #. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the rear exposed handsink splashguard in poor repair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the front exposed handsink directly next to the hot holding unit with a possible chance of contamination when washing hands and grabbing paper towels. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard or permanently move the hot holding unit.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WITH DISHES IN SINK, WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LAST COMPARTMENT, READING TESTED 0 PPM, MANGER CHECKED CONTAINER AND CONTAINER WAS EMPTY, MANGER LOOKED FOR MORE SANITIZER, THEY WHERE COMPLETELY OUT, MANAGER WENT OUT TO GET SANITIZER FROM ANOTHER STORE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT DISHED MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE,
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKED WINDOW DINING AREA, MUST REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SODA DISPENSER AND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED-MEATBALLSAT 171.4 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage cabinets behind front counter, three compartment sink, storage shelves and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Drainline under front exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 3, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and servce. Interior ice machine panel and parts not cleaned or maintained. Observed black slimmy substances aonparts, drainlines and panel coming in contact with fresh ice being made and stored. Intructed to detail clean and sanitize all parts to prevent any contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on ice machine.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage cabinets behind front counter, three compartment sink, storage shelves and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Drainline under front exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSER HOSES SUBMERGED INSIDE 3PART SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CUT ABOVE WATER LEVEL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS, LIGHT FIXTURES COVERS AND VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AND MOP SINK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORED BOXES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 28, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM (TUNA SALAD)INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. DATE OF PREPARATION ON CONTAINER WAS 11/27/2012. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. APPROXIMATE COST AND WEIGHT OF PRODUCT IS 71/2IBS AT $19.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INSIDE OF UPPER SODA DISPENSER ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE EVER NEEDED FOR PROPER TEMPERAURE MONITORING.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 25, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.(Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced/repaired.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 17, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Found 3 compartment sink not draining properly, 2nd of 3 compartment sink backing up not draining properly, must be repair. Citation#H000072737 issued with a court date of 11/17/2011, at 400 w Superior in Room #112 at 2:00 PM.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced/repaired.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, rear storage shelving, and reach in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning under shelving racks, floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in rear prep area by 3 compartment sink, and prep table not clean need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas, and bathroom not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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; SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA, MICROWAVE OVENS, CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK FRONT AREA AND CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINES.
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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 3PART SINK AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3PART SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.