Brother's Submarine & Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Brother's Submarine & Chicken stretching back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 24 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints in main prep kitchen. Instructed to wear.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Wall covering panels in dish washing area in poor repair, instructed to repair and provide easily cleaning floor.
55
90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,GRILL TABLE, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM ALONG WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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67
Sep 13, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL IN LOBBY NEAR DOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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78
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 5LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT 101.7F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590536 3/6/24 NOT CORRECTED-#373-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS, BULK,FOOD BINS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-3-305.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR ONTO SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR & LOBBY NEAR DOOR.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Mar 6, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4 LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 70.9F IN A BUSS PAN INSIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 4LBS. $15.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,PRE-COOKED CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF,SLICED GYROS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:23 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS, BULK,FOOD BINS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BINS WITH FOOD AND BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR ONTO SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,WALK IN COOLER- LOOSE THRESHOLD.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL AT REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR CASHIER THAT FILLS UP CONDIMENTS SQUEEZE BOTTLES.
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Aug 14, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKLINE SHELVING, AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSEVRED SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCES UNCOVERED UNDER THE SHELF AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAUCES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKLINE SHELVING, AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET IN USE MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKLINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554949 ON 4-27-22:58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WINDOW LEDGES, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
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Apr 27, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2535112 ON 10-21-21:57-OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 19, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2535112 ON 10-21-21:37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 39-OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 45-OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES/CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.47-OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH SEVERELY DETERIORATED/DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.57-OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 21, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND FISH STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES(LETTUCE) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40 LBS AT $125.00 .PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERED FROZEN MEAT SITTING IN A METAL PAN WITH COLD WATER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS. MALE EMPLOYEE PLACE CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. BULK ITEMS LABELED DURING INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES/CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MALE EMPLOYEE INVERTED ALL ARTICLES/CONTAINERS DURING INSPECTION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH SEVERELY DETERIORATED/DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS WITH DIRT AND FOOD/SAUCE SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 11, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT DELI MEAT ,( SALAMI 44.9F) INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT APPROX 5LBS COST APPROX $10.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN ( TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, BEEF-181.0F,(PIC ON DUTY HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. SEE # 2.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS DOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM PREP AREA WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DOORS.
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Oct 15, 2020
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT,WINDOW SILLS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ,HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 8, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,GYROS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:35 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER & BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL PANELS,IN BOTH FURNANCE ROOMS,ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES.
40
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE FOR EMPLOYEES.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT,WINDOW SILLS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ,HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 11, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS BELOW CASES OF SODA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 13, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
45
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SLICED MELONS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL STYROFOAM CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND PAPER TRAYS IN PREP AREA.
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Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jul 19, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND HANDS. MUST SUPPLY ADEQUATE HOT WATER TO FILL THE WASH BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO WASH HANDS IN THE HANDWASHING SINKS. A LARGER HOT WATER HEATER IS NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. MUST SEPARATE THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE PUBLIC AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD. THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT CLOSED OFF FROM THE STORE DISPLAY AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL FIXTURES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW THE BASINS TO FILL WITH WATER.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brother's Submarine & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brother's Submarine & Chicken on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brother's Submarine & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Brother's Submarine & Chicken.
Has Brother's Submarine & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brother's Submarine & Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brother's Submarine & Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Brother's Submarine & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brother's Submarine & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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