L & P Submarine
Last inspected: May 28, 2020
52
Score
L & P Submarine has been inspected four times since 2017. The latest inspection on file is from May 28, 2020. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since May 28, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “thermometers provided & accurate”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so L & P Submarine trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCT THAT WAS PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR LONGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESS THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES NOR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY AND MOLDY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MOLD. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET. MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
56
52
May 22, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE INSPECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 10LBS. OF BURGER PATTIES-52.8F; 3LBS. OF GYROS-49.2F; 5LBS. OF CHEESE-50.6F; 6LBS OF PIZZA PUFFS-51.4F AND 5 LBS OF TZATZIKI SAUCE-51.8F AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $60. PIC DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESS THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES NOR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH/WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCT THAT WAS PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR LONGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY AND MOLDY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MOLD. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET. MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
56
39
Jan 24, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler in front prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area.
42
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed heavily soiled cardboard used as a container next to fryers. Observed cardboard used as a lid for container in prep cooler. Must remove all cardboard. All multi-use items or containers must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease and dust build up on metal part of ventilation hood interior (above cooking line) in front prep area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed large gap between hand sink and wall in front prep area. Must regrout / repair and maintain same.
38
82
Feb 8, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was L & P Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at L & P Submarine on file is from May 28, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at L & P Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at L & P Submarine.
Has L & P Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L & P Submarine have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at L & P Submarine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
Nearby Restaurants