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Best Sub

8305 S Racine, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2012
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Best Sub has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 27, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 27, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN(PANS & EQUIPMENT INSIDE SAME), EXTERIORS & INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH UNUSED MEAT SLICER IN REAR, & INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES & CRACKS IN CORNERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALL AND ALL ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISPOSE OF DIRTY WATER IN MOP BUCKET AND PROPERLY HANG CLEAN MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY.
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Jul 22, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN(PANS & EQUIPMENT INSIDE SAME), EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH UNUSED MEAT SLICER IN REAR, & INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AA FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP FOUND AT 52.1 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT, AND TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, MUST FAX REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT IS WORKING PROPERLY -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PIZZA PUFFS- 52.1F, MILK-55.4F, SOUR CREAM-52.4F, BEEF-55.3F, COLE SLAW-56.6F, CUT TOMATOES-47.1F- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES IN REFRIGERATION. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WA VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. 20LB VALUED AT $25.00 - CITATION ISSUED - CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN(PANS & EQUIPMENT INSIDE SAME), EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH UNUSED MEAT SLICER IN REAR, & INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AA FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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May 7, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Sub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Sub on file is from Apr 27, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Sub?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Sub.

Has Best Sub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Sub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Sub 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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