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Best Submarines

8305 S Racine, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Best Submarines has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Best Submarines's record stops at Dec 16, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Best Submarines is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPEN BOXES OF FISH, CHICKEN BREADING MEAL NOT PROPERLY STORED. IN OPEN BOXES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COOLER DOORS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
90
Aug 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE.
37
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
90
Jul 12, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT SHELF UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA, AND CLEAN WASHROOM & REAR DOORS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK.
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78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Submarines last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Submarines on file is from Dec 16, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Submarines?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Submarines.

Has Best Submarines' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Submarines 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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