Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
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Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine has been inspected seven times since 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Previous core violation not corrected from report # 2592384 dated on 4-9-24 for violations # 47( Using food containers of dairy products as a multi-use utensils with chipping and stains, Instructed to use proper multi-use utensils), #56 (Light fixture in basement kitchen missing a light shield, instructed to provide.), #58 (No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.) Instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Waste water Cast Iron pipe running above 3 comp sink, Instructed to incapsulate or install a barrier.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Refer to violation #59
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Missing sink stoppers at dish washing 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: refer to violation #59
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Refer to violation #59.
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Apr 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at 1st floor prep kitchen, several food utensils placed inside the hand sink, instructed to keep hand sink unobstructed during food preparation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at 1st floor prep area hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light fixture in basement kitchen missing a light shield, instructed to provide.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using food containers of dairy products as a multi-use utensils with chipping and stains, Instructed to use proper multi-use utensils.
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Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2556525 CONDUCTED ON 05/31/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) 2-102.13: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE 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 MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER PIPE BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED, A BROKEN SPRAYER NOZZLE AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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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May 31, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, TURKEY, TUNA, NOODLES AND CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F - 47F LOCATED IN PREP COOLER AND REACH IN RC ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS APPROX 20 LBS AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PREP COOLER NOW AT 41F RC COOLER REMAINS AT 53F.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REACH IN RC COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER AND REACH IN RC COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. FOUND NO OTHER COOLERS ON 1ST FLOOR TO MAINTAIN SERVUCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 12, 2021
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING AND INACCURATE THERMOMOETR FOR WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY AIR DRIED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-USE UENSILS AFTER WASHING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: USING NOT FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH CHIPPED EDGES, INSTURED TO USE DURABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR CEILING FIXTURE OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine.
Has Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine 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 Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jayaka Corporation — Mr. Submarine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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