Grand Sub
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
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Score
Grand Sub appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Grand Sub is doing better than most peers. 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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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED REAR DISHWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON USE A FLY SWATTER TO KILL A ROACH AND THEN GO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD (FRIES). ALSO, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING THE CASH REGISTER AND PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. LASTLY, THE FOOD HANDLER WIPES THEIR HANDS ON THE APRON AND NEARBY WASH CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD. FRIES WERE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AT $4.50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS, TWO LIVE ROACHES, AND 4 SMALL FLIES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING FOOD PREP TABLES, THE TOILET ROOM, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. FOUND LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. FOUND SMALL FLIES ON A DISH STORED ABOVE A COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, LIVE ROACH, AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DISHWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE WALL POST ON THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. PER MANAGER, THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IS USED AS A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN. A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF POUNDS OF RAW/UNCOOKED CHICKEN WITH COST AT $10 IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERAL TEMPERATURE AT 61.3F IN THE FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. MANAGER DENATURED AND TOSSED OUT/DISPOSED OF CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD/MAINTAIN TCS FOOD/CHICKEN AT 40F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, FLOUR AND CORNMEAL, IN CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AND NO LABELS ON MILD SAUCE, KETCHUP AND OLIVE/VEGETABLE OIL IN FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAG(S) IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT COVERING/SHIELDING MISSING OVER LIGHTBULBS IN BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FILTERS AT HOOD VENT OVER THE GRILL AND FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAIN INTO OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS, IN WASHROOM AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORAGE IN TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR, OBSERVED SMALL SILVER GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE FLOUR IN REAR AND OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED FOR DISPENSING STORED IN FLOUR IN SMALL SILVER GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE AND FOOD GRADE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT WHERE DUMPSTER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN HALLWAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES OF BBQ AND HOT SAUCE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT(EASTSIDE) OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 28, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX.30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT AND REMOVE RUST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dec 29, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 1, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48(OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 03/23/2020 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 23, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (PITA BREAD) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL LIVE FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, WALL NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE LOBBY AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN REAR ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING LAYING ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING VENT/TILE DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Apr 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVE MORE THAN 30 MICE DROPPING ON SIDE 2 DOOR COOLER, COUNTER LEDGE IN REAR PREP AREA,AND COLD HOLD UNIT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, REAR AND FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF ( 1/2 INCH GAP). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA OF DROPPING AND RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPTER, DEBRIS AND GREASE ON GROUND AND TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPTER AND DEGREASE,OUTSIDE,GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAIN;OBSERVED PUTTY INSIDE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. PUTTY WAS REMOVED AND COMPARTMENT BEGIN TO LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES HAS GAPS , HOLES, AND CRACKS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF GIASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT/HOT LINE SELLING AREA NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR OF MIDDLE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLBASE BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLE.
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Feb 1, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR HALLWAY 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES, BETTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR HALLWAY AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Sub on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Sub?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Grand Sub.
Has Grand Sub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Sub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Sub is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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