Costello's Sandwiches
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2015
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Costello's Sandwiches has been inspected nine times since 2010. Costello's Sandwiches was last inspected on Jun 25, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Costello's Sandwiches's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 25, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 25, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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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 APPROX., 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET LEADING TO REAR DISH AREA, AND FRONT AREA CLOSET, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITHOUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND ALL DOORS NOT SEALED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIP, ALL SHELVING, THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT/SEAL/CLEAN MAIN PREP AREA FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REAR PREP AREA ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPAINT/RESEAL ALL WALLS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALLS/CEILINGS, ETC., ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND PROPERLY SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN DISH AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS AND PIPES, MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, AND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH AREA, MUST PROVIDE AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,
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Jan 14, 2014
Consultation
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT/SEAL MAIN PREP AREA FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPAINT ALL WALLS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALLS/CEILINGS, ETC., ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND PROPERLY SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN DISH AREA,
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Jan 9, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT/SEAL MAIN PREP AREA FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPAINT ALL WALLS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALLS/CEILINGS, ETC., ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND PROPERLY SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN DISH AREA,
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Jan 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 APPROX., 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET LEADING TO REAR DISH AREA, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITHOUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT/SEAL MAIN PREP AREA FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPAINT ALL WALLS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALLS/CEILINGS, ETC., ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND PROPERLY SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN DISH AREA,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR KITCHEN DISH AREA, NOT ENOUGH LIGHT, DISH AREA DIM,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,
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Mar 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE PIPES UNDER THE SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND REPAIR THE SINK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. OWNER AND MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOW THE SINK IS DRAINING WELL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN SANDWICH, TUNA SALAD, CHILI, LENTIL SOUP ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. HUMBERTO REYES ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15PM WHILE I WAS STARTING TO TYPE THE REPORT.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521974 DATED 1/23/12 #30- PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.#32- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. #36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA AT MAIN PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-49-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)IN THE MAIN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF THE COVING 4" THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA(BEHIND THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE).MUST INSTALL COVING/BASEBOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM (REAR MAIN PREP AREA).
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND EXPOSED SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CAN OPENER, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST REPAINT/SEAL MAIN PREP AREA FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS AT SAME AREA AND AT MAIN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA AT MAIN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 1PART SINK AT MAIN PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK. ALSO MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED AT MAIN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Jun 29, 2010
Complaint
5 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 STORAGE SHELF IN REAR (GARAGE) PREP/STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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 INTERIOR OF REAR COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF REAR COOLER DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,REAR SODA ICE SHUT, AND REAR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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 REAR FLOOR DRAIN (IN GARAGE) NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT REAR AREA.
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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.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND SODA MACHINE, BEHIND FRONT OVEN WALL IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, REPAIR WALL.
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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.OBSERVED CLUTTER EMPTY BOXES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE (GARAGE).
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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 Jun 25, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Costello's Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six 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 three 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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