Flub a Dub Chub's
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Flub a Dub Chub's stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Flub a Dub Chub's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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 1, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; WHITE SLIME AT ICE DISPENSER NOZZLE OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN PREP. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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61
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND REHEATING EQUIPMENT TO BE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT DRINK SYRUP DISPENSER/FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAYER ATTACHMENT AT THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING REGARDLESS IF WATER IS TURNED ON OR OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORING BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE FLOORING BEHIND THE GRILL AND FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE ONION DEBRIS, AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO REDUCE BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THE SHELF HOLDING CONDIMENTS/BELOW VARIOUS CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR SINGLE EMPLOYEE WORKING IN BACK AT TIME OF INPSECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Jul 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING OR EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELF BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON SODA ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SODA ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA WALL BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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82
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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90
Apr 26, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 1-10-20 REPORT #2356522 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED VISIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPERLY THAWING OF MEATS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS OF THAWING UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATION.
35
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER IE: COOKIES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE DRY FOODS ON METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK OR ON SERVICE SINK WALL GUARD.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE HOT/COLD HANDLES AND NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY, BLACKENED WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASH GUARD. WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT HALLWAY/TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE DIRTY AND EXTREMELY STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING, PREP/DISH AREA, AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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37
Jan 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252231 DATED ON 01/09/19-#58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE ELECTRICAL HEATING ROOM UNIT, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE HEATING UNIT OF THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT
48
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS ON PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE BY THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE REAR AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AT THE REAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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55
May 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
43
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
38
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PREP TABLE THAT HOLDS THE FRY WARMER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY BUCKETS, POTS, CONTAINERS OF FRYER OIL AND CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS PRESENT HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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78
May 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK SEALED WITH CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS DISCUSSED IN REPORT #1566638 ON 8-24-15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-24-15 NOT CORRECTED. #33- OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. #45- OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2 DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR: 3.5 POUNDS OF BEEF AT 46.5F AND 6 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 49.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINGLE USE UTENSILS AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA STORED WITHOUT HANDLES FACING OUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ARRANGE ANY SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT SO AS TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXHAUST FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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70
Oct 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD WALL INSIDE WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS.
33
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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86
Oct 25, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: HOT DOG AT 168.4F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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90
Oct 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-13-12 NOT CORRECTED. #35- MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MOUNTED ON LEDGE OF MOP SINK. MUST MOVE CAN OPENER TO A CLEAN FOOD PREP AREA. BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPLACE/REPAIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF REAR DOOR MUST HAVE A TIGHTER SEAL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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86
Aug 23, 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. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT 1DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATORE.
32
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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MINERAL BUILD-UP,ALSO FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL(EXCESS GRIME).CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS( ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. KEEP WASHROOM DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIME.WASHROOM IS LOCATED REAR 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. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1ST COMPARTMENT.
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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. OBSERVED THE COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINANT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINANT
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Jul 7, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE TRACK LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flub a Dub Chub's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flub a Dub Chub's on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flub a Dub Chub's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Flub a Dub Chub's.
Has Flub a Dub Chub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flub a Dub Chub's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flub a Dub Chub's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Flub a Dub Chub's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flub a Dub Chub's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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