Dj's Sub
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2018
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Dj's Sub stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Dj's Sub since Feb 20, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dj's Sub is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN ADDRESSED AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Feb 9, 2018
License
9 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 ABOUT 8 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELF IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON FOOD PREP TABLE LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SANITIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST PAPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN ADDRESSED AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED FLOOR COVING IN REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND NOT WORKING CHEST FREEZER.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, 2 DOOR COOLER, UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT STORAGE CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGER CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITH OUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Oct 23, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.(7 UP) MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, fan guards in cooler not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Oct 1, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES,
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Jul 12, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods not properly stored in freezer. Instructed to store foods in food grade material containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided for 3 comp sink. Instructed to provide stoppers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles in rear of establishment. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Oct 29, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dj's Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dj's Sub on file is from Feb 20, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dj's Sub?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dj's Sub.
Has Dj's Sub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dj's Sub have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dj's Sub 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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