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New L A Submarine, INC.

8603 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

90cited violations
2serious tier
16inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2289386
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025170
2024170
20233220
2022192
20202210
2017240
2016140
2015150
2014130
2013260

Inspections

  1. Feb 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  2. Apr 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Feb 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER BY THE FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THE LID IS DAMAGED AND WARPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR UNATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jun 21, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED THE SCOOP IN THE CHICKEN FLOUR BIN SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR. INSTURCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP IN ORDER TO KEEP HANDLE OF THE SCOOP FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A BOWL WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GARBAGE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SEVERELY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE ENTIRE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REOVE GREASE OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLICER FOR ONIONS STORED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jun 13, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED THE SCOOP IN THE CHICKEN FLOUR BIN SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR. INSTURCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP IN ORDER TO KEEP HANDLE OF THE SCOOP FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A BOWL WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLICER FOR ONIONS STORED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jan 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS RANGING 49.2-57.3 F SUCH AS ITLIAN BEEF MEAT (49.2 F), SLICED DELI TURKEY MEAT (51.0 F), SLICED DELI HAM MEAT (51.4 F), SLICED CORN BEEF (49.2 F), SLICED TOMATOES (57.3 F), SLICED LETTUCE (53.7 F), SLICED CHEESE (52.3 F). MANAGER DISCARDED ND DENATURED ALL THE TCS FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTEDD THE MANAGER THEY MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.30 LBS $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED THE CHICKEN FLOUR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE SHELVING UNIT, UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STORAGE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID FLOUR TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FLOUR DEBRIS. ALSO, SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AT ALL THE SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPLATTERS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICING PREP TABLE THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY MISSING ALLERGEN CERTIFCATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAINH RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  7. Nov 25, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BOTH CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY GIVEN GRACE PERIOD FOR VIOLATION AS NOTED IN REPORT #2385928 DATED 8-11-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45 F TO 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF CHICKEN 7 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM, 15 POUNDS OF CHEESE ($250). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOLER UNIT WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FREEZER CHESTS WITH WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS ABOVE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Aug 11, 2020 Complaint 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 AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jul 30, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE 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 DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 169.2F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Oct 19, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Mar 23, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA HAS A GASKET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER CLOSET TO THE NORTH WALL TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE TWO DOOR COOLER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE NORTH WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

  12. May 19, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS IN THE DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RESTROOM DOOR THAT IS SELF CLOSING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE RESTROOM WASHBOWL PLUMBING LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

  13. Oct 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD IN PREP AREA, ALSO CLEAN KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, DEFROST ALL LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR PREA AREA, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE, GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL NEAR FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  14. Dec 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,HAS ACCUMLITATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEFROST ALL LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL BASE INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE,CLOTHS LAYING OUT ON TABLES

  15. Oct 18, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT DAILY.

  16. Oct 11, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20-30 ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY UNUSED REAR DOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND STOCK, 15 ON PALET UNDERNEATH REACH-IN 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 5 ON PALET UMDERNEATH COOLER IN FRONT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, REMOVE ALL CRATES USED AS PALETS AND REPLACE WITH SHELVES THAT ARE OPEN UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL STORAGE PALETS UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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.