Grandaddys Subs

2343 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
American
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2014
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Grandaddys Subs, the earliest from 2010. On Jan 30, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Grandaddys Subs is from Jan 30, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Grandaddys Subs on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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
Jan 30, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ALSO THE GREASE TRAP ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HAS RUST ON THE TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER,MUST REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREAS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 9, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ALSO THE GREASE TRAP ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HAS RUST ON THE TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER,MUST REMOVE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREAS OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Dec 2, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF DOOR AT BOTTOM,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ALSO THE GREASE TRAP ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HAS RUST ON THE TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER,MUST REMOVE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREAS OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER GRILL IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Apr 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The deli prep coolers have food buildup under the handles. Clean, rinse and sanitize the handles.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The ceiling and wall under the air conditioning unit is dirty and has some water damage, clean and repair said area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: The rear of the store has high weeds and an old table in the weeds, clean up area to reduce possible rodent harborage.
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Jan 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. The plastic bread cutting board base is in poor repair, replace with a smooth and sanitary surface.
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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. The ice machine door, dish drying racks and sandwich prep area rack are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the racks.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The rear sink faucets and sprayer handle are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the faucets and sprayer handle.
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER SHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING ROOM.
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AREA UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP 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. REPAIR THE DAMAGED BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE MEN'S ROOM HANDSINK.
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Aug 23, 2010
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. Clean the floor in the utility room.
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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. Repair the damaged backsplash behind the men's room handsink.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grandaddys Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grandaddys Subs on file is from Jan 30, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grandaddys Subs?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Grandaddys Subs.

Has Grandaddys Subs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Grandaddys Subs have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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