75 Steak and Hoagies

7158 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
American
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, 75 Steak and Hoagies has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 11 violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 16 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which 75 Steak and Hoagies' 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (SLICED TOMATO, SLICED DELI MEATS, COOKED STEAK, ETC.)MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR WHILE DOOR WAS OPENED MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 :MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW PLYWOOD ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE AN EXTENTION FROM DRAIN LINE HOSE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL, HOLES IN WALL AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE & TOILET ROOM AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL BEHIND UNUSED RIC IN REAR AREA.
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Oct 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED STEAK AT 121.6F,128.3F,129.2F ON GRILL TOP PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 10LBS. $60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE AT 47.1F IN PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. .5LBS. $1.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AT MOTOR HOUSING OF BOTH UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAME, ON PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF, REAR STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR, FURNACE ROOM ALONG WALL BASES AND CLUTTER.AS WELL AS APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN A BAG OF ONIONS ON THE LOWER PREP TABLE. ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR BEHIND FURNANCE MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/29/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICED TOMATO,SLICING DELI MEATS, COOKED STEAK ,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WASH HER HANDS WITH RUNNING WATER AT 3- THE COMPARTMENT SINK TWICE DURING INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED HER TO WASH HER HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR WHILE DOOR WAS OPENED MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS AT CHIP DISPLAY,INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW PLYWOOD ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE AN EXTENTION FROM DRAIN LINE HOSE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL, HOLES IN WALL AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE & TOILET ROOM AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL BEHIND UNUSED RIC IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 20, 2022
License
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES 54F, SLICED DELI MEAT 54.6F, SLICED TURKEY 60.2F, SLICED BEEF 52.9F, HOAGIES 60.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: PREP COOLER 56.3F AND REACH-IN COOLER .1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. BOTH COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAI
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTEROIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2560111 ON 6-29-22:36-OBSERVED NO META STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTEROIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 29, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ASKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTEROIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 16, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND STEAK SANDWHICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. ALSO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR WASH ROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER, AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN(MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
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Aug 15, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF RTE FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN FAUCET ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER FROM THE FURNACE DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REROUTE WATER TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO A DRAINAGE PIPE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, VENTS AND SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT(REACH IN COOLER, RIB COOKER, ICE MACHINE AND PEPSI COOLER) IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 8, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF RTE FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN FAUCET ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER FROM THE FURNACE DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REROUTE WATER TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO A DRAINAGE PIPE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT(REACH IN COOLER, RIB COOKER, ICE MACHINE AND PEPSI COOLER) IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, VENTS AND SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 29, 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: SEAL THE FRP BOARD ON THE TOP OF THE HALF WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES (COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, ETC.).
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Aug 19, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING AND CEILING TRACKS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL THE FRP BOARD ON THE TOP OF THE HALF WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GROWTH OF WEEDS OUTSIDE BEHIND THE BUILDING. MUST MAINTAIN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES (COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, ETC.) REMOVE ALL EMPTY PLASTIC BREAD TRAYS FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 75 Steak and Hoagies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 75 Steak and Hoagies on file is from Nov 5, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 75 Steak and Hoagies?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at 75 Steak and Hoagies.

Has 75 Steak and Hoagies' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 75 Steak and Hoagies have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 75 Steak and Hoagies means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 75 Steak and Hoagies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 75 Steak and Hoagies is inspected roughly once per year on average.