Commercial Sub
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2013
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Score
Across the available record, Commercial Sub has six inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Sep 5, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Commercial Sub dates to Sep 5, 2013.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 54.3F AND REACH-IN COOLER 53.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SLICED TOMATOES 54.3F, RAW BEEF PATTIES 56.4F, SOUR CREAM 53.9F STORED IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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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: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR WATER HEATER ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE CREAM MACHINE, COUNTERS, IN ALL AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECURE 3-COMP SINK AND WASHBOWL TO WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 9, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(GROUND BEEF,IT BEEF/SANDWICHES) WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETE DETAIL CLEANING(DEBRIS,GREASE BUILD UP)ON FOOD EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES,DEEPB FRYERS PREP TABLES ETC.
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Mar 27, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AFTER TALKING ON PHONE THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD/ SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS.CDI-CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THRU-OUT ON PREMISES,AT ALL SINKS.FOUND ONLY COLD WATER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT STORAGE AND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES,AND MORE THAN 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CO FOR TREATMENT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SERVICES NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EVERYTHING,IE TABLES ,COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES,HAND SINKS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT ENTIRE PREMISES,UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,WASHROOM HEATER ROOM,COOLERS ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN PREMISES.MUST RLACE ALL FLOOR TILES ON PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR.CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA,ETC.ALSO LARGE HOLE/OPENING IN FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.MUST SEAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN HOT WATER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE OPENING.ALSO UNCLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ON ALTTACHED CEILING EQUIPMENT,(IE CEILING FAN,LIGHTS,VENT PIOES ETC).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER WASHROOM HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED.CLUTTERED.MUST ORGANIZE.ALSO MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE WASTE CANS.
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Oct 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREMISES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58F.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST BE SERVICED/REPAIED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER,CHICKEN WINGS-58.2,CHICKEN BREASTS-55.8FPERCH FISH-52.8F,AND EGGS-56F. ALL FOOS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED TOTAL,APPROX-$50.00/25LBS.MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES,10-GNATS,3-FLIES,AND 21-MICE DROPPINGS AROUND CLUTTRT IN STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM SINK CABINET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.ALSO INSTALL MISSING LID ON TOILET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD,GREASE,DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES EXTERIOR SURFACES,DEEP FRYER,GRILL,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP HAND SINK,COOLERS INTERIOR,EXTERIOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER POP STORAGE CRATES IN STORE ROOM,PREP AREA,WASHROOM.ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS,BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN.BLACK DEBRIS ON BASEBOARDS.MUST CLEAN WALLS/BASEBOARDS OR PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP,RUSTY.MUST REPAIR/PAINT.ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.ALL VENTS IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN PREP AREA.CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED OVEN IN REAR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.CLEAN/MAINTAIN REAR STORE ROOM.GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN-BLACK,IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 25, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST / REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.ALSO REAR BOX FREEZER RUSTY EXTERIOR INSTRUCED TO REMOVE RUST SEAL OR REPLACE.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, HOOD FILTER, TABLE STORAGE AREA , GRILL, FRYER, COFFEE MACHINE AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS REAR AND FRONT.
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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.OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND WALLS HAVE GREASE AND DUST ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CEILING FANS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER. NEED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Commercial Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Commercial Sub on file is from Sep 5, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Commercial Sub?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Commercial Sub.
Has Commercial Sub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Commercial Sub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Commercial Sub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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