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Subway Sandwiches

1427 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60613 · Cook County

84cited violations
3serious tier
25inspections
39tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
86985
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026170
2025160
2024240
2023120
2022100
2021191
2020110
20192100
20182130
2017340
2016250
2015140
2014350
2013120
2012120
2011160
2010142

Inspections

  1. Sep 3, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT MIDDLE BASIN SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN ON AND OFF REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO OPERATE. ALSO NOTED THE REAR UTILITY SINK CONTINUED TO LEAK AFTER THE FAUCET WAS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMP SINK AND UTILITY SINK

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILESFRONT PREP AREA/ DINING ROOM MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE BOTTOM OF UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND UNDER WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS IN THE FRONT PREP/DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SODA SYRUP STORAGE AREA AND 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Jan 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOPSINK IN REAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING NEXT TO THE BREAD STORAGE/DISPLAY BOX.

  3. Mar 28, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Mar 21, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC TAPE ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SANDWICH OVEN IN FRONT AREA THAT IS NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS: FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BENEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, FLOOR BENEATH SODA BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DRAIN PLUMBING IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE WALL PANEL TO ELIMINATE HOLE IN FACILITY WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION #2572968 ON 3/22/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS OF CURRENT INSPECTION: #39 3-307.11 NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Mar 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  6. Apr 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jan 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS FOOD: MEATBALLS STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 111.6F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD MUST BE RE-HEATED AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE IT IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8,VALUE 24. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN CONDIMENTS AT SERVING PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN SERVING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      HOLE ON WALL BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED WITH TAPE. REPAIR WALL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

  8. May 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP ARE AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. PIC PROVIDED HAND DRYING DEVICES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Aug 26, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SUFFICIENT AMOUNTS OF DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST THE NOROVIRUS, FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUBBER FOOD MATS USED FOR BAKING COOKIES IN POOR REPAIR, TORN WITH HOLES AND SHREDDING. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR TO GO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  10. Jun 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SUFFICIENT AMOUNTS OF DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST THE NOROVIRUS, FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUBBER FOOD MATS USED FOR BAKING COOKIES IN POOR REPAIR, TORN WITH HOLES AND SHREDDING. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR TO GO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Aug 3, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367.

  12. Jul 27, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT REAR WAREWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED SAID PAPER UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SIGNAGE AT TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS TO NOTIFY EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST POST SIGNAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT OR COLD WATER PROVIDED AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA.BOTH HOT/COLD WATER VALVES ARE TURNED OFF.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      REAR HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA,NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING,INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS FOOD CONTAINER AND PLASTIC LIDS. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER/PIC IN CHARGE REMOVED ITEMS FROM INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HEAVILY LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR WAREWASHING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND TOILET BOWL NOT CLEANED(HUMAN FECES).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ON SITE CLEANED SAID TOILET AND WASHROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Dec 15, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Nov 27, 2017 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

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES TURKEY, SOUP, CHICKEN, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-4-17 INSPECTION # 1963263. VIOLATION #38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICED TEA MACHINE WATERLINE.

  15. Apr 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

  16. Nov 15, 2016 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 DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT MILK/JUICE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Jan 12, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR OF PREMISES BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

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

      OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF RACKS (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE WASHROOM FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PREP AREA BACK UP REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER FOR BACK UP REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  19. Dec 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE PIPE UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INTO A BUCKET ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Apr 22, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LAYER OF GRIME AND BUILDUP AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WASTEWATER DRAIN UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

  21. Feb 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOOR IS MISSING A TILE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND THIS AREA HOLDS FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH ROOM IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THE REFRIGERATOR WITH THE MILK INSIDE IS MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTALL A WORKING THERMOMETER.

  22. Apr 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  23. Dec 14, 2012 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

      UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT 1155AM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.

  24. Feb 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWLE & PREP TABLE WERE HOT SOUP IS STORED & SERVED TO PUBLIC/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SHELVE IN REAR & EXPOSED HAND NEXT TO 3COMP. SINK.

    • 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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.

    • 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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE SODA CRATES OFF FLOOR USED AS STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR AREA/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.

    • 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 REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILE OVER CONVECTION OVENS IN FRONT PREP AREA(DARK BROWN IN COLOR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//NEED HOOD OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN FRONT AREA IF OVEN ARE OVER 6000 WATS.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDERLERS WHEN PREPAIRING FOOD OR LONG BEARDON FACE.

  25. Mar 9, 2010 Canvass · 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.FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 56.2F; BUSINESS THERMOMETER INSIDE THE UNIT SHOWED 54.2F.FOUND DISCHARGE WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSATE UNIT.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60147-11

    • 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.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 3 PACKS OF TUNA AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 57.7F; TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 50F, 60F, 61.7F, AND 62.4F;BEEF AT TEMP OF47.8F -48.3F - 50.3F-;TURKEY SLICE AT TEMP OF 49.6F- 49.8F-; HAM AT TEMP OF 49.7F; CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.3F-53F-54.1F;MEATBALL AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 46.9F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.2F-50.7F-51.2F-54.3F;IMITATION OF CRAB MEAT 52.8F TO 52.8F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 46.7F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 55F- TO56.3F;COLD CUT COMBO HAM 49.5F TO 50F;SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 49.8F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS65, VALUE200 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60147-11

    • 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.OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER BROKEN(PIECE MISSING FROM CORNER)

    • 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.PERSONAL ITEMS FROM EMPLOYEE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.