Subway Sandwich & Salad
753 W 31ST ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 83040
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NO GARBAGE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR DISHWASING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBOARGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG ON A HANGING DEVICE NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2024 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 ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. THE CERTIFICATE POSTED EXPIRED ON 04/10/2024. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN UPDATED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 22, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDEE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE REAR STORAGE BY THE REAR DOOR AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
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May 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS NEEDED IN THIS AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS; MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 4, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FRONT LINE HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORARE RACKS, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEDRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP AT REAR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 14, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ABOVE FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED THE PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING WITH WATER SOURCE NOT SAFE, A BOIL ORDER NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER DEPARTMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME CLUTTER OF BOXES IN REAR PREP AREA FROM DELIVERY OF ITEMS MUST BE DISGARDED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 15, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP AND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 7, 2013 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP AND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 26, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE AT MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 19, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 8, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 30, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG BASEBOARDS AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-28-2010 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REPAIR LID FOR TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND (41) REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,SINK,WALLS,SHELVING RACKS AND WASHROOM SURFACES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES AND SINKS AND WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.