California Sub & Fast Food

2804 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60612
American
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

California Sub & Fast Food appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 24, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that California Sub & Fast Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 24, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jun 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON SOME READY TO EAT OR TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. -
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Jan 9, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD WATER ONSITE. WATER WAS SHUT OFF DUE TO FIRE NEXT DOOR TO RESTAURANT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON SOME READY TO EAT OR TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE ACCURATE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET, ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, GYRO OVEN, AND HOT HOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS, SO THEY CAN AIR DRY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM PREP AREA, AND FROM UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING COVING UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS IN LOBBY, PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FOR KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WASHROOM WALLS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN THE WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR SEAL THE EXPOSED WOOD DOOR FRAME AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Sub & Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at California Sub & Fast Food on file is from Jun 24, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at California Sub & Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at California Sub & Fast Food.

Has California Sub & Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at California Sub & Fast Food have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at California Sub & Fast Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.