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Cousins Subs

120 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2020
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cousins Subs, the earliest from 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cousins Subs dates to Mar 17, 2020.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP POLICY AND REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
3
86
Dec 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP POLICY AND REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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74
Dec 28, 2018
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY AND LOCATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousins Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousins Subs on file is from Mar 17, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousins Subs?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cousins Subs.

Has Cousins Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cousins Subs have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cousins Subs 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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