Brother's Submarine
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2012, Brother's Submarine has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 19, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Brother's Submarine is from Feb 19, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS. CDETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES WHERE OPEN FLOUR FOR BATTER IS STORED.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAY AT REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT NO ASHTRAYS SHOULD BE PRESENT ON PREMISES.
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Nov 12, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER, REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSRTUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE WALLS BEHIND THE FURNACE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 24, 2014
Complaint
3 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: FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE SIDE OF THE FURNACE IN THE REAR AREA. MANAGER KILLED THEM. HOWEVER MUST CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL THE PEAT CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND HAVE A RECIEPT DATED TODAY OR BEFORE THE INSPECTORS RETURN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1375753 DATE 12/02/2013 INSPECTOR'S BADGE# 341. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. VIOLATION #30 ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. #31 ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UNTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP(INVERTED). #32 ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. USING POP BOXES AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE AND USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. #34 DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES(GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP), IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. #35 ALL WALLS MUST BE EASY CLEANABLE WITHOUT ANY HOLES, CRACKES,CREVICES PREVENTING ANY INSECT ENTRANCE/HORBAGE. NOTED SOME WALLS AND DOOR FRAMES IN DISREPAIR REPAIR SAME MAKING THEM ALSO TIGHT FITTING. #36 REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. #40 PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.EMPTY DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT BREEDING. #41
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE WALLS BEHIND THE FURNACE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 10, 2013
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UNTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP(INVERTED).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. USING POP BOXES AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE AND USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES(GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP), IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS, GREASE BUILD-UP, AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP AND DIRT FROM PIPES ATTACHED TO WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN. REPAIR BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN ALL DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE HOSE FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMOARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPTY DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 2, 2013
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTANING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REFRIGERATOR IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES, AIR TEMPERATURES RECORDED AT 45.1F AND 53.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND TO CONTACT REFRIGERATION REPAIRMAN. UNITS TAGGEED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: SEASONED CHICKEN WINGS-51.1F, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-50.9F, ROAST BEEF-48.8F, PIZZA PUFFS-49.3F, CHICKEN-47.8F, TACO MEAT-47.7F, GROUND BEEF-48.8F, GROUND BEEF-44.9F, SOUR CREAM-44.8F, CUT TOMATOES-48.6F-ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UNTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP(INVERTED).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. USING POP BOXES AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE AND USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES(GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP), IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS, GREASE BUILD-UP, AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP AND DIRT FROM PIPES ATTACHED TO WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN. REPAIR BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN ALL DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE HOSE FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMOARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPTY DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR BY TOILET. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-010(C).
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Aug 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEM (FORKS) NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO INVERT HANDLE UP SO YOU TAKE THE HANDLE NOT THE EATING SIDE OF THE UTENSIL.
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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. OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER RUSTY STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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.DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER REAR STORAGE EXCESSIVE ICE,INSIDE FRYER DOORS, AND INTERIOR FAN GUARD COVERS IN 2 DOOR COOLER, HOOD AND FLITERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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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.CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND WALL VENT'S FRONT AND REAR.CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL,REAR PREP, AND SIDE STORAGE WALL NEEDS REPAIR BEHIND BOX FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.SOME CLUTTER IN FROMT STORAGE AREA REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brother's Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brother's Submarine on file is from Feb 19, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brother's Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Brother's Submarine.
Has Brother's Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brother's Submarine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brother's Submarine 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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