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Subway

5324 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County

88cited violations
8serious tier
33inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1276237
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026211
2025130
2024140
2023120
2022130
2021130
2020220
2019120
2018130
2017362
20164112
2015350
2014391
2013120
2012291
20115181
2010150

Inspections

  1. Jan 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jan 9, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      NOTED WASTE WATER BACKUP (SEWAGE) FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BAKERY OVEN, TOASTER OVEN) INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST FAN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE OVEN BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND/INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

  4. Jan 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (UNDERNEATH THE OVEN) INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-N COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND WALL BEHIND MOPSINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE WITH A HOLE IN IT LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Feb 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED/VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

  7. Apr 30, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING BASE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK,REPAIR CAUSE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BROKEN WALL UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRON PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  8. Sep 1, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND TRASH CAN WITH NO LID INSIDE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Jan 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jan 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE CHICKEN AND DELI MEAT WERE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

  11. Apr 16, 2018 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

      NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINER OR PROOF THAT EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN AT WORK FOR LESS THAT 30 DAYS.

  12. Jul 10, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jul 7, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-27-17,REPORT #2065108. #16-ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE UNIT, AND PANELS OF THE ICE BIN;ALSO BLACK SLIME AT ICE SHUTTER. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT WE OBSERVED TODAY 7-7-17 ICE MACHINE UNIT UPPER PART NOT CLEANED AND SANITIZED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE,ONLY POP SELF DISPENSER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

  14. Jun 27, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT STEAM TABLE.FOUND A CONTAINER WITH THREE STACK OF CHICKEN PATTIES STORED AT STEAM TABLE: FIRST STACK TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN PATTIES WAS FROM 94.6F TO 114.7F;MIDDLE STACK TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN PATTIES FROM 124.3F TO 130.1F; THE THIRD STACK TEMPERATURE 179.8F.TO 181.9F.STEAM TABLE IS ONLY USED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE NOT TO REHEATED PRODUCTS. FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNS 5,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE UNIT, AND PANELS OF THE ICE BIN;ALSO BLACK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF THE UPPER UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • 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 PROVIDED ON SITE,DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:CHICKEN,SOUP,HAM,ETC., ARE HANDLED AND SERVED.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  15. Sep 20, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP BUT THERE IS NO SANITIZER IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND THE SANITIZER CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO RE WASH ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES AND PUT SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT THE NEW CONTAINER OF THE SANITIZER AND HER EMPLOYEE RE WASHED ALL THE UTENSILS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES AGAIN WITH THE SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Jul 18, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING THE SANDWICH. AFTER SHE PREPARED THE SANDWICH, SHE REMOVED HER GLOVES AND THROW THEM ON THE GARBAGE,WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS, THEN SHE STARTED USING THE CASHIER MACHINE. OBSERVED MANAGER WENT TO CHECKED THE OUT OF ORDER MENS WASHROOM. THEN SHE CAME TO THE CASHIER MACHINE TO CHECKED OUT THE CUSTOMER BEFORE AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS ALSO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASHING HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK IS VERY IMPORTANT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITH HAND SOAP AND HOT WATER IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES AND EVERY OTHER TASK. EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER STARTED WASHING THEIR HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK AND BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH, TURKEY SANDWICH,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NAJDATE BOURAIMA CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:00AM DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. (CAULK WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR THE PIPE TO STOP THE LEAK.

  17. Apr 28, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Apr 21, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591575 DATED 12/11/15. #35-OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR WALL AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE BACK DOOR IS DAMAGED. REPAIR THE WALL . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Dec 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINING UNDER THE CARBON DIOXIDE CANNISTERS. DISCARD THE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH FLOOR LINER THAT IS SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR WALL AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE BACK DOOR IS DAMAGED. REPAIR THE WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKET AND BAG HANGING FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE. MANAGER MOVED BELONGINGS TO AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION. OBSERVED SNOW SHOVEL STORED ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE NEAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SHOVEL AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.

  20. Apr 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Apr 15, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUSTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN: FOUND THE DUMPSTER OVERFILLED WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE LID. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT DISPOSAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICK UP DAYS OR AN ADDITIONAL DUMPSTER UNIT TO PROPERLY FIT ALL WASTE INSIDE THE DUMPSTERS. RECOMMENDED PUTTING A LOCK AND CHAIN AROUND DUMPSTER LID TO PREVENT INTRUDERS FROM RUMMAGING THROUGH DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE RUBBER TRIM ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR RIPPED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TRIM AND MAINTAIN.

  22. Oct 2, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.ESTABLISHMENT IS A 24 HOURS OPERATION. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER IS REQUIRED ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  23. Sep 19, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-26-14,REPORT #1434293 #36- BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  24. Mar 26, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT SERVING LINE HANDLING CUSTOMER SANDWICH;HANDLED CASH AND CASH REGISTER,RETURNED AT SERVING LINE REMOVE FOOD, GLOVES AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES, WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON NEW PAIR GLOVES. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS IN DINING ROOM EATING WHEN FINISHED RETURNED TO SERVING AREA PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND ASKED ME WHAT DO I NEED. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING WITH MANAGER WHICH SHE RELATED TO EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED CHANGE IN HYGIENE PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(a)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PIPE ON WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR IS PARTIALLY COVERED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND UNKNOWN MATERIAL, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  25. Aug 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND/BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.

  26. Jul 17, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WATER TEMPEATURE AT 78.8 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH BOWLS AT THIS TIME (3:30 P.M.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER,110 F AND ABOVE AT ALL SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12

  27. Jun 20, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING FROM BASE OF DRAIN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  28. Oct 27, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE

  29. Oct 25, 2011 Complaint-Fire Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE

  30. Oct 19, 2011 Tag Removal · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO PREP FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074484-11

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 18,2011,REPORT# 391364. #32-INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE

  31. Oct 17, 2011 FIRE/COMPLAIN · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO TWO PIECES CARDBOARDS SATURATED WITH WATER WHICH DRIPPING INSIDE THE INTERIOR WALL OF WATER RESERVOIR.ICE MACHINE DISPENSER IS ATTACHED ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE PREMISES,AND KEEP INVOICE ON PREMISES.MUST REPLACE CARDBOARD PIECES WITH THE PROPER PIECE(FOOD GRADE). FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED, SANITIZED AND REPAIRED.(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO74485-12

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO PREP FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074484-11

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 18,2011,REPORT# 391364. #32-INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP.

    • 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.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE.

  32. Jan 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE DRY STORAGE.

    • 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 BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP./COVERS FOR UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN FREEZER./NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • 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,FREEZER,DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL 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.

    • 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.//BASE OF PIP LEADING TO FAUCET ON 3COMP SINK LEAKING WATER .

  33. Jul 6, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.prep table lower shelving. storage racks not clean 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 heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. ceiling tiles in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. light shields in prep areas not clean need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms, dining areas need cleaning.

    • 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. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. missing exhaust vent cover in woman's bathroom shall be provided.

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.