Best Sub No2
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2013
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Public records show five inspections at Best Sub No2 stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 8, 2013. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 8, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Best Sub No2 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVINGS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS AT REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.ALSO,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL/RE-COAT RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES VARIOUS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, REPAIR ALL CHIPPING SURFACES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH BATHROOM DOORS, AND STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH BATHROOMS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA
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Mar 28, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TOPS TO CHEST FREEZERS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Mar 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#134297 2/10/10 #379 36 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN TOILETS 05/10/2010 37 Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON #2 TOILET DOOR BY MOP SINK. 02/10/2010 38 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. FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP. SINK SHOOTS OUT WATER WHEN TURNED ON,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TOPS TO CHEST FREEZERS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REPAIR LOOSE COVING BENEATH 3 COMP SINK.
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Feb 10, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING:TOILET BOWLS AND SEATS,MOP SINK,3COMP.-SINKS,TRASH CONTAINER CASES IN KITCHEN AND AT DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND IN KITCHEN ABOVE HOOD. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL IN DINING BY HEAT VENT BEHIND FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN TOILETS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON #2 TOILET DOOR BY MOP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP. SINK SHOOTS OUT WATER WHEN TURNED ON,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Sub No2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Sub No2 on file is from Jul 8, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Sub No2?
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 No2.
Has Best Sub No2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Sub No2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Best Sub No2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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