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Chicago Union Sub

2247 E 71St St, Chicago, IL 60649
American
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Chicago Union Sub has been inspected three times since 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Chicago Union Sub's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 3, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF GRILL, DEEP FRYER, MICROWAVE OVENS, SHELVES, COOLERS, ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS(WASHROOM, BY MOP SINK AND IN DISHWASHING AREA). REPAIR AND PAINT WASHROOM DOOR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Aug 29, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, HOT WATER TANK COLD, NO PILOT LIGHT. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 GRILL, DEEP FRYER, MICROWAVE OVENS, SHELVES, COOLERS, ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS(WASHROOM, BY MOP SINK AND IN DISHWASHING AREA). REPAIR AND PAINT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WOODEN DRAIN BOARDS CURRENTLY ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH METAL DRAIN BOARDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Jul 28, 2014
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 86.1F-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT. NO FREEZER ON PREMISES TO STORE ALL FROZEN ITEMS THAT WILL BE HELD UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED, MUST HAVE FREEZER ON PREMISES FOR INSPECTION AT NEXT VISIT(WHICH MUST BE 0 DEGREES OR BELOW). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR. LID BROKEN, TORN AWAY FROM BASE OF RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED(XEROX COPY POSTED IN A FRAME) AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OR A RECEIPT SHOWING PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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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 GRILL, DEEP FRYER, MICROWAVE OVENS, SHELVES, COOLERS, ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS(WASHROOM, BY MOP SINK AND IN DISHWASHING AREA). REPAIR AND PAINT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WOODEN DRAIN BOARDS CURRENTLY ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH METAL DRAIN BOARDS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Union Sub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Union Sub on file is from Oct 3, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Union Sub?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Union Sub.

Has Chicago Union Sub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Union Sub have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Union 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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