Best Subs #3
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2021
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Score
Best Subs #3 has been inspected eight times since 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Best Subs #3 is from Feb 24, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Best Subs #3 is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2293863 DATED:06/19/2019 51-5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION Sep 19, 2019 55-6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE. CORE VIOLATION Sep 19, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/24/2021.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX:1/4" OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ENCRUSTED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE SHELFS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING STOCK/ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS ALONG WALLBASE UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS.
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Jun 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOTLINE HOOD AT HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SHIELD UNDER HOTLINE HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Feb 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF USED AND UNUSED COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION AND SPILLAGE IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK INSIDE OILER ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO SO,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN GASKET AT (2) DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, INSTUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 23, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.--------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Oct 20, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR WITH GAP/OPENING OF 1/4 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.--------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Subs #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Subs #3 on file is from Feb 24, 2021. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Subs #3?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Subs #3.
Has Best Subs #3's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Best Subs #3 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Subs #3 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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