Fontano's Sub
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Fontano's Sub 22 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fontano's Sub is doing better than most peers. 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
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT OF BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COLD HOLDING PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR JALPABEN PATEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING UNDER 2 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. REPAIR AND OR REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AT 3 COMP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL ALONG WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ON TOP OF DICED TOMATOES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED SURFACES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR WATER HEATER AND LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED BASEDBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4, CHICKEN SALAD, AND TUNA SALAD.PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELTY 3LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AND 2LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT A COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TOP LOAD PREP HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER TABLES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN ALL DOCUMENTAION ON SITE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU AT FACILITY WITH DRINK OFFERINGS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT CODE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH BEVERAGES ON CHILDRENS MENU. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
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Jan 8, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Aug 26, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZING DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZER INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PIC PROVIDED A CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE WITH SANITIZER AT END OF INSPECTION FOR DISHWASHING FACILITIES-COS.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. OBSERVED SANDWICHES BEING PREPARED, SOUPS, CHILI BEING REHEATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE TABLE BY REAR 2- COMPAERTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS POTATO AND MACARONI SALAD, AND COLE SLAW IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST INCLUDE FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS ETC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AND LEAKY TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON ALL TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEATS, CHEESE, DICED TOMATOES ETC IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 7 DAY CONSUME BY OR DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM,APPROXIMATELY 25 AROUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATING ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS POTATO AND MACARONI SALAD, AND COLE SLAW IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST INCLUDE FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS ETC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AND LEAKY TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: VARIETY OF SLICED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES (HAM, TURKEY, CAPICOLA, SALAMI, BOLOGNA, MUNSTER CHEESE, AMERICAN CHEESE, PROVOLONE) RANGING FROM 52.1F-54.1F, CHICKEN SOUP 52.4F, TOMATO CREAM SOUP 52.1F, CUT TOMATOES 53.1F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 200LBS $1000 VALUE.
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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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINKS FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Apr 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 10, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD (LOAF OF BREAD) WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS, WAX PAPER, WEAR GLOVES (WASHING HANDS BEFORE/AFTER USE) TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INW WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PARTITIONER TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMLATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Jul 2, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASBING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INW WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMLATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS (PREP COOLERS). PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FROM THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR, INCLUDING THE GASKETS OF THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALL IN REAR BY THE HOT WATER TANK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, CLEAN THE VENT ON THE LOWER WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN DELI COOLER. READY TO EAT SALADS,POTATO SALADS 48F,TUNA 47F, CRAB SALAD-47.8F,PASTA SALAD 48F,MACARONI NOODLE SALAD-47F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED BY FOOD HANDLER AND DISCARDED.APPROX 43LBS COST APPROX $170.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,AND HOT WATER ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN UPRIGHT FREEZER VACCUM PACKAGED NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT DELI COOLER, REAR COOKIE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF THE CHAR GRILL, BOTTOM OF THE STEAM TABLE STORAGE SHELF. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT CUTTING BOARD.DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER, AND ICE MACHINE INNER LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR COOLER UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, REAR STORAGE AREA.
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May 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE FOIL FROM STEAM TABLE STORAGE SHELF NEED TO CLEAN/OR RESEAL.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REAR 3 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER (REACH IN). NEED TO CLEAN STORAGE SHELF ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN WEST WALL UNDER MICROWAVE,CLEAN WALL VENTS EAST AND WEST REAR WALLS.
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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.NEED TO REATTACH LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA (FALLING DOWN).
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Sep 2, 2011
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, AND ICE DISPENSER.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA(SPILLS).
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STICK 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED SALADS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
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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 SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP RACKS IN DINING 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. REPLACE WATER STAINED AND CLEAN SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fontano's Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fontano's Sub on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fontano's Sub?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Fontano's Sub.
Has Fontano's Sub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fontano's Sub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fontano'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.
How often is Fontano's Sub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fontano's Sub is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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