Mr. Submarine
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2010, Mr. Submarine has 23 inspections in the public record. On Mar 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Mr. Submarine's record stops at Mar 12, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAINT THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLE UNDER THE GRILL.
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Dec 10, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT DELI PREP STATION (MIDDLE). MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, RODENT /INSECTS PROFFED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MALE COOK COOKING NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN), TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT IN-COMPLETE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS(PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,DISPOSABLE MOPS AT ALL TIMES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE PEELING DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN SO THAT SHELVINGS ARE SMOOTH,AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKET MIDDLE DOOR INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE TO ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jul 16, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCKS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER, CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES, TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ANS DEBRIS ALL OVER THE LID AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREAS AND CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE DOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Found hand sink in kitchen not maintained. No water from faucet when hot water handle turned on. Hot water turned off under sink at the pipes. Instructed must have hot and cold water (at adequate city pressure) at all times. Hand sinks must be maintained, functioning and accessible at all times. Operator opened hot water valve under sink to restore hot water during inspection. Hot (and cold) water is now functioning at the hand sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust and debris on floors in the following areas: near hot water heater in rear of kitchen; in between walls and reach in freezer in the front of prep area; and on floors in rear of kitchen under lockers. Must detail clean these areas. Must maintain same.
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Jun 27, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed exposed hand washing sink without paper towels, or hand drying device. Instructed exposed hand sink must always be stocked with hot/cold water, soap and a sanitary means to dry hands (paper towels). critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef patties pan sitting directly on top of ice cream in the front freezer. Instructed to move raw items below ready to eat foods during storage to prevent cross contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Facility does not have chemical test kit on site. Facility was notified during last inspection 10/16/15 to provide. Instructed to provide chlorine test kit, if they will use bleach as a method of sanitizing. Also instructed staff how to properly set up wash, rinse and sanitize station. serious violation. 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: The following previous minor violations have not been corrected from 10/16/15, Inspection # 1579042: #32 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. #34 DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE. #43 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. serious violation. 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed mold like black substance on rear of soda fountain machine. Instructed must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Facility only has 2 drain stoppers. Facility must also acquire 3 drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in order to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize.
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Oct 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE CREAM SCOOP INSIDE THE DIPPER WELL. NOT INSIDE THE ICE CREAM. TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE PREP COOLER. LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 21, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Apr 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COKE DISPENSER MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED. NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THEROMOMETER.
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Nov 15, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violatio still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Sep 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area, rear storage area under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, bathroom not clean, need cleaning, leaking pipe by ice cream freezer, shall be repaired/replaced, drain pipe of exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Dec 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 28, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #150323,04-09-10 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED,FOUND # 34 FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEAR DOOR NOT MAINTAINED,MUST PROPERLY SEAL FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES;FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED UNDER SWEEPINSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SWEEP ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF DOOR TO PREVENT DAYLIGHT ENTERING, #38 SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SINK -2 MISSING; CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION; GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-06-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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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. ICE BUILT UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,MUST BE REMOVED AND DETAIL CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED WALL TILES UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE REPLACED; TINY HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA FRONT AND REAR MUST BE SEALED
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MUST WEAR HAIR CAP/HAIRNET IN PREP AREA
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Nov 24, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers during storage to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelf under front counter not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles, sinks, deep fryer cabinet, fan covers inside cooler and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained and near rear door. Floor not cleaned behind equipment and corners. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out and properly seal floor inside walk in cooler and replace broken floor tile near door. Floor near rear door not completely sealed under door sweep. Instructed to install sweep on opposite side of door to prevent daylight entering.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Utility sink not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair crack to prevent from leaking. Sink stoppers not provided for 3 comp sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for sink.
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Oct 4, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use utensild not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers during storage to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelf under front counter not maintained. Instructec to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles, sinks, deep fryer cabinet, fan covers inside cooler and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained and near rear door. Floor not cleaned behind equipment and corners. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out and properly seal floor inside walk in cooler and replace broken floor tile near door. Floor near rear door not completely sealed under door sweep. Instructed to install sweep on opposite side of door to prevent daylight entering.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Utility sink not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair crack to prevent from leaking. Sink stoppers not provided for 3 comp sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for sink.
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Apr 9, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use utensild not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers during storage to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelf under front counter not maintained. Instructec to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles, sinks, deep fryer cabinet, fan covers inside cooler and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained and near rear door. Floor not cleaned behind equipment and corners. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out and properly seal floor inside walk in cooler and replace broken floor tile near door. Floor near rear door not completely sealed under door sweep. Instructed to install sweep on opposite side of door to prevent daylight entering.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Utility sink not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair crack to prevent from leaking. Sink stoppers not provided for 3 comp sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Submarine on file is from Mar 12, 2024. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mr. Submarine.
Has Mr. Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Submarine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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.
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