Best Tasty Sub
Last inspected: May 28, 2020
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Best Tasty Sub appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2017. On May 28, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Best Tasty Sub's record stops at May 28, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Best Tasty Sub on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT 2370730 DATED 5/18/20 VIOLATION 48 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGES AND GROUND BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, TZAKIKI SAUCE , CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP ON DOOR IN REAR LEADING OUTSIDE TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP/ RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 18, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER / COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF FACILITY NOT MEETING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURES CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE. UNIT TEMPERATURE NOTED @ 52.0F . INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR UNIT TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 AND BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS...HOTDOGS @53.6F, POLISH SAUSAGES @55.4F,TAZIKI SAUCE @66.7, CHEESE @61.9F, COOKED SAUSAGES @ 62.0F,CHICKEN WINGS @54.5,SLICED TOMATOES @62.4F AND CHICKEN BREAST @ 51.3F,ALL STORED INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLDING TOP UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS @41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGES AND GROUND BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, TZAKIKI SAUCE , CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. 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 WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP NEAR DISH WASHING AREA OR TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AS WELL AS HEAVILY WATER STAINS ON MULTIPLE TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES. MUST MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP ON DOOR IN REAR LEADING OUTSIDE TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GAP/ RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND GRILL AREA IN PREP .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK MULTI- TASKING WITH SAME GLOVES AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS SUCH AS: PREPARE FOODS RAW TO COOK, DRINK WATER AND PUTTING THE GLOVE BACK ON TO COOK OTHER TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED COOK TO PROPERLY WASH HAND AND CHANGE GLOVE AS NEED PER TASK. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-30-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED WALL IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOOD DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND DUST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PREP FOODS WITH NAME AND DATES(FIFO).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER GLOVE USE. MUST CHANGE AND WASH HAND WHEN CHANGING TASK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 9, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Tasty Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Tasty Sub on file is from May 28, 2020. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Tasty Sub?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Tasty Sub.
Has Best Tasty Sub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Tasty Sub have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Tasty 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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