Subway
2756 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1948417
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 21, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER BEING DRAINED (ONE BASIN AT TIME). INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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Severity not stated
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Mar 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN CABINETS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTER ABOVE OVEN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REAR HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 24, 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 INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE INCLUDING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD / SELL BY DATES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (PANS, ETC.) STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND/OR UTENSILS FROM RESTROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN PREP AREAS, OR DESIGNATED DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED COVING ON WALL/FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 17, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE INCLUDING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD / SELL BY DATES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (PANS, ETC.) STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND/OR UTENSILS FROM RESTROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN PREP AREAS, OR DESIGNATED DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY, WATER MUST BE DRAINED AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS OR WATER FROM FLOOR DRAIN ACCUMULATES ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO AS TO PROPERLY DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED COVING ON WALL/FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 3, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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
CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (TRAYS) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 19, 2018 Canvass · 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
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY, WATER MUST BE DRAINED AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS OR WATER FROM FLOOR DRAIN ACCUMULATES ONTO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO PROPERLY DRAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (TRAYS) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING PEELING OFF WALL IN FRONT OF HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN CEILING TILES, AND LIGHT OVER HOOD OF OVEN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 28, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 21, 2015 Canvass · 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
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY, WATER MUST BE DRAINED AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVAL OR WATER WILL ACCUMUALATE FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO PROPERLY DRAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL WITHIN CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA. STORE EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM BOTTOM STORGE CABINET AT FRON PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 2, 2012 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 THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IT IS DUSTY.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE CONPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK IN POOR REPAIR LEAKING WATER INTO A BUCKET WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PIPE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 27, 2012 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE POP DISPENSERS IN THE BACK AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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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. VENTS IN THE BOTH TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED THE CLEAN THEM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 24, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED TURKEY AND ROAST BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT COLD LINE (49.1F & 52.0F). MGR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 5LBS, $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED.INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 15, 2010 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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE & VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS.
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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.