D J Sub

4803 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2013
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, D J Sub has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. D J Sub was last inspected on Apr 22, 2013. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at D J Sub is from Apr 22, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so D J Sub trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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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
Apr 22, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER STARTING TO RUST. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER, HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTH FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, AND COUNTER TABLE TOP AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS HEAVY WITH GREASE. REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THEM. MUST REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND PAINT THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUPMENT FROM PREMISES, MAKE ALL AREAS NEAT AND CLEAN
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Jun 10, 2011
Routine
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. INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER STARTING TO RUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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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 THROUGHOUT BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS HEAVY WITH GREASE REMOVE SAME.
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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. REPLACE ALL MISSING/WATER DAMAGER CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT (REPAIR ROOF IF NEEDED). WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR, REPAIR SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMP SINK.
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Apr 19, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, AND COUNTER TABLE TOP AT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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. MUST CLEAN WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUPMENT FROM PREMISES, MAKE ALL AREAS NEAT AND CLEAN VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Apr 13, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, AND COUNTER TABLE TOP AT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS
33
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE
35
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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUPMENT FROM PREMISES, MAKE ALL AREAS NEAT AND CLEAN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was D J Sub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D J Sub on file is from Apr 22, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D J Sub?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at D J Sub.

Has D J Sub's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at D J Sub have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at D J Sub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.