Chicago Hoagie House
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
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Score
Chicago Hoagie House has been inspected six times since 2023. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “allergen training as required” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chicago Hoagie House is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER UNDER THE TABLE WITH THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AROUND THE SODA POP STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS THAT ARE ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED SOME ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Feb 11, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED; A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 2, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: MAIN REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 63.4 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED HAND SOAP AND HAND TOWEL HOLDER AT 1 COMP PREP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ONLY USE HANDSINK THAT IS PROVIDED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM A COVERED GARBAGE CAN MUST BE INSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Hoagie House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Hoagie House on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Hoagie House?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chicago Hoagie House.
Has Chicago Hoagie House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Hoagie House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Hoagie House 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 Chicago Hoagie House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Hoagie House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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