Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's

1730-1732 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's has been inspected 10 times since 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
3
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF,TUNA SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY WATER PIPE UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
51
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (FRONT PREP/REAR PREP/STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA).
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
57
50
Apr 1, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT MATERIAL ON LEFT SIDE OF INTERIOR OF DELI COOLER AT FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCRAPE AND REMOVE, AND TO MAINTAIN AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF ICE BUILD UP.
49
90
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2575248 ISSUED ON 05-02-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTENANCE. #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN DELI MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEPS THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF ICE BUILD UP.
49
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT MATERIAL ON LEFT SIDE OF INTERIOR OF DELI COOLER AT FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCRAPE AND REMOVE, AND TO MAINTAIN AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
82
May 2, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTENANCE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN DELI MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEPS THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
58
78
Aug 22, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS. EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90.0 F AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK AT 84.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BOTH WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 100.0 F AT SAID SINKS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 2 DAY WORKAROUND. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
55
82
May 10, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE AVAILABLE ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: TREE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE, HOWEVER ONLY ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
90
Oct 19, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2020
License
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/VOMITT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL SINKS AT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED.TOOLS, BOXES,ETC.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL NOT FINISHED BY HOOD EXHAUST.MUST SEAL FINISH.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
58
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's.

Has Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's 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.

How often is Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mp Squared Subs, Llc — Jersey Mike's is inspected around two times per year on average.