5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2016
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Inspectors have visited 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs 10 times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Sep 28, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs is from Sep 28, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Sep 28, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT A MAJORITY (APPROX. 70%, R APPROX. 65 SQ. FT) OF THE DROP CEILING COVERING IN THE FRONT DINING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED TO EXPOSE DUCTWORK AND ELECTRICAL LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 6, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 26, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,TOP/BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND AT KITCHEN HOODS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.ALSO,THE REAR OUTSIDE BACKYARD MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1445253 DATED 10/6/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#30) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#33)DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND TOP OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, DRY STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE OVEN AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#34) DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.#41)REMOVE OR STORE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING STOVE EMBEDDED WITH GREASE AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND TOP OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, DRY STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE OVEN AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE OR STORE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Nov 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE SLICED DELI MEAT IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD IN PROPER PRDER.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, MISSING HANDLE FOR THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET HOT WATER SIDE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER ON A SOILED SURFACE, SOILED UTENSILS, GRILL, FOOD CONTAINER THROUGH OUT KITCHEN LEFT UNCLENED FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN KITCHEN AND FOOD EQUIPMENT BEFORE CLOSING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED CONTAINER FOR FLOUR COATING LEFT OVER NIGHT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD RAW MEAT COATING FLOUR AT THE END OF DAY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRT AND CLOGGED HAND SINK WITH SLOW DRAINAGE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN.
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Sep 4, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZAS, GYROS AND ITALIAN BEEF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS AND HAVE PROOF ON PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs on file is from Sep 28, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs.
Has 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 5 Boroughs Pizza & Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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