Costello's Sandwiches
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Costello's Sandwiches has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Costello's Sandwiches's record stops at Apr 24, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Costello's Sandwiches trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES NOT CLEAN, STAINED CEILING TILE NEEDS REPLACED, AND WALL NEEDS CLEAN/REPAINT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL COMPARTMENTS, ONLY REACHING MIDDLE SINK, USING DISH SOLUTION TUBING TO PUT WATER IN OTHER COMPARTMENTS, BUT MANUALLY ADDING SANITATION SOLUTION AND DETERGENT FOR DISH WASHING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES NOT CLEAN, STAINED CEILING TILE NEEDS REPLACED, AND WALL NEEDS CLEAN/REPAINT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Dec 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTER ABOVE OVEN, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES UNUDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTAT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, SINKS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE AND LIGHT COVER NOT MAINTAINED NEAR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVER. WALLS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING UNITS. CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK MOLD LIKE ON WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWEL IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Nov 14, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. (ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 248292 DATED 6/22/10. #38-PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. (ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMNENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER; BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2010
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
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Jun 23, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED 6.22.10.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER HAD A AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.1 DEGREES F. THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.7 DEGREES. BOTH UNITS CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED IN VIOLATION #3. ALSO NOTED CONDENSATION ABOVE UNPROTECTED FOODS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNITS REPAIRED AND CONTROL CONDENSATION. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION # 62702-11.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A VARIETY OF CHEESES, WHOLE TURKEY (SMOKED AND COOKED), CAPICOLA, PASTRAMI, HAM IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER (NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2) FROM 45.9 - 50.2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE AND DESTROY. MANAGER COMPLIED. FOUND A ASSORTMENT OF SLICED MEATS AND CHEESE NOTED ABOVE AS WELL AS PASTA, POTATO SALAD AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.9 - 60.1 IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2. TOTAL WEIGHT 309 LBS, VALUE $ 928. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION # 62702-11
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PINK, MOLD LIKE SUBSANCE ON INTERIOR ICE SHOOT OF COLA DISPENSER, IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT CLEANED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62703-11
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING PIPE IN BASEMENT OFFICE. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR 2 BURNER UNITS IN REAR OF PREP AREA OR REMOVE UNIT.
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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. REMOVE OLD PREP COOLER FROM OUTSIDE REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Costello's Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Costello's Sandwiches on file is from Apr 24, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Costello's Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Costello's Sandwiches.
Has Costello's Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Costello's Sandwiches have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Costello's Sandwiches 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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