Lakeview Subway
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2013
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Lakeview Subway stretching back to 2010. On Mar 25, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Lakeview Subway is from Mar 25, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2013
Routine
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 FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (REHEATING MEATBALLS CHICKEN ETC.) INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE 7-38-012.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR AREA NEAR TO EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 26, 2012
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 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN EXHAUST HOOD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE BAKING OVENS OR PROVIDE PROOF THAT OVENS ARE UNDER 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS LOCATED IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.
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Nov 8, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN,HAM BEEF ETC).A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES .SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000075231-11
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ITEMS/FOOD DELIVERED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Nov 2, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ITEMS/FOOD DELIVERED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Oct 27, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER) WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE ICE, ONLY POP.THE ICE DISPENSER COVERED,OWNER IS EMPTYING THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX#312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO74496-14
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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.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ELEVATE ITEMS/FOOD DELIVERED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Jan 27, 2010
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED(REHEATING MEATBALLS, CHICKEN,).INSTRUCTED FOR THE OWNER TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO60438-14
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Jan 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. FOUND ICE DISPENSER ABOVE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER,EXTREMLY DIRTY WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP, WHICH WAS DRIPPING ON ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION ", DO NOT USE ICE.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS READY TO BE RECHECKED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH.(FAX #312-746-4240). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).HOOOO57399-17. OBSERVED TODAY 1-22-10 UNIT STILL WITH BLACK SLIME, DRIPPING ON ICE.NO PROOF OF CLEANING INVOICE OR RECEIPT, OR NOR THE MANAGER/OWNER DID NOT FAX LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH,OR CALL TO REQUEST INSPECTION PRIOR TO USE UNIT. OBSERVED MANAGER/OWNER REMOVING ICE FROM ICE TRAY UNDER POP NOZZLES AND UNDER ICE DISPENSER, EVENTHOUGH ICE DISPENSER HAD A SIGN "DO NOT USE", AND UNIT WAS TAGGED.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT . FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.UNIT REMAINS TAGGED " HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO N OT USE UNIT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60432-17
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Jan 15, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. FOUND ICE DISPENSER ABOVE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER,EXTREMLY DIRTY WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP, WHICH WAS DRIPPING ON ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION ", DO NOT USE ICE.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS READY TO BE RECHECKED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH.(FAX #312-746-4240). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).HOOOO57399-17
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS UNDER POP DISPENSER,INSIDE THE CABINET IN DINING AREA(10 OR MORE, UNABLE TO CHECK ALL AREA,CLUTTERED).MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.
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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 AND ORGANIZE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE, IN REAR AREA.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEBIND GREASE TRAP(GRIME AND SPIDER WEBS), ALSO NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREZEER, UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRI).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lakeview Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lakeview Subway on file is from Mar 25, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lakeview Subway?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lakeview Subway.
Has Lakeview Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lakeview Subway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lakeview Subway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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