Lalo Subway
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2016
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Score
Lalo Subway appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 21, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lalo Subway dates to Sep 21, 2016.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Lalo Subway on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AREA OF THE ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AREA IN FRONT OF MOP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST REPAIR. ALSO FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OFFICE CLUTTERED BY DRY STORAGE SUPPLIES. MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. ALSO STORED FOOD TRAYS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY CLEAN ANS SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE BOTTOM AND AT THE SIDES TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND REATTACH CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AS WELL AS REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.
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Jan 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED, AND PREPARED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A PROFUSE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. DISH WASHING FACILITIES MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY CLEAN ANS SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE BOTTOM AND AT THE SIDES TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND REATTACH CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AS WELL AS REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS TUNA, DELI MEATS, HOT CHICKEN, MEATBALLS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, FRONT COLD TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT WITH SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNEEDED ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES.
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS WITH THE MOP HEAD UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
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May 11, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 18, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARDS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND OFFICE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers not stored properly on shelving units/on ice machine.(must store containers on shelving units inverted).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found unnecessary articles stored on shelving units.(jackets,aprons, etc.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lalo Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lalo Subway on file is from Sep 21, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lalo Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lalo Subway.
Has Lalo Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lalo Subway 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 Lalo 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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