Best Submarine
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2017
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Best Submarine appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 4, 2017. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Best Submarine since Oct 4, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR TAP USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON LID OF FRONT DEEP FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, IN FRONT PREP AREA, NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS, ON FLOORS, UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING HINGE DEVICE, ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD SYSTEM, ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN BACKYARD AREA OF OPERATION, TWO DOOR COCO COLA DISPLAY COOLER AND 2- DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE , TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Nov 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-28-14. INSPECTION #1385351. VIOLATION 32. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. VIOLATION 41. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UPPER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 28, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM DEEP FRYER,,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,EXHAUST FAN,KNIFE CADDY
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED ,DUSTY & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD .MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UPPER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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May 21, 2014
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS ,ALONG LEDGE OF WALL BASES,UNDER UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & IN BRICKS UNDER FURNANCE IN FURNANCE ROOM,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/21/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM DEEP FRYER,,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,EXHAUST FAN,KNIFE CADDY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED ,DUSTY & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD .MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UPPER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HANDSINK STORAGE CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH STAINS OR REPAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Submarine on file is from Oct 4, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Best Submarine.
Has Best Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Submarine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Best Submarine 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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