Mr. Submarine

1525 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 28 inspections at Mr. Submarine, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN USE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REAR METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE BULK OIL PITCHERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES/SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FILTER IN THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE DISLOGDED, CREATING A GAP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE THE CONTENTS OF WALK IN COOLER ON ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
56
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS AND SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE DOOR OF REACH IN/PREPARATION COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA TO BE LOOSE ON ITS HINGES AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOOSE MIDDLE DOOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AROUND REACH IN COOLER DOOR.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
78
Jan 22, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEPFREYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
86
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (METAL STEAM THERMOMETER) TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
36
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEPFREYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
64
Aug 18, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 ---WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE.
55
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : 2-402.11--- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
40
86
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-3-23 REPORT #2573590 NOT CORRECTED. #16- 4-602.11(B-E)-- RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND RUST. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. #41- 3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#49- 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED DELI MEAT WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 7/29/23 FAR SURPASSING THE 7 DAY LIMIT. NO EXPIRATION DATES ON ANY SLICED DELI MEATS, PREPARATION DATES ONLY AND SLICE TOMATOES WITH NO DATES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
40
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD/PRE-PACKAGED SAUCE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDE OF DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FRONT PREP COOLER FRONT MOTOR SCREEN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE.
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58
Apr 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-27-23 REPORT #2573261. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION #2528572 ON 8-25-21 NOT CORRECTED. #58- 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: : 4-602.11(B-E)-- INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER METAL PORTIONS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.
16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND RUST. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- PREPARED BULK SAUCE STORED IN USED OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)-- OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED FOOD STRAINER AT THE FRY STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL OR REPLACE.-----ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- FLOORS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE MENS TOILET WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND STAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2528572 ON 8-25-21 NOT CORRECTED. #47- 4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE. #58- 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS PREPARED READY TO EAT SLICED DELI MEAT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A DATE OF 3-14-23, FAR EXCEEDING AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 7 DAYS. OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED DELI MEATS WITH A PREPARATION DATES ONLY, NO EXPIRATION DATES AND SLICED TOMATOES, PRE-MADE PRE-PACKAGED SALADS WITH NO LABEL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN AND VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOODS ARE PREPARED, DELI MEATS SLICED ON A MECHANICAL SLICER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER METAL PORTIONS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPARED BULK SAUCE STORED IN USED OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED FOOD STRAINER AT THE FRY STATION AND REUSED PLASTIC OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN ALL OR REPLACE.-----ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE MENS TOILET WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND STAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STOR INVERTED AT THE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. ALL OTHER ASSORTED TOOLS AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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47
Aug 25, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE POPSICLE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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78
Aug 18, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 RULE #5-203.15 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2463523 DATED 12/9/2020 NOT CORRECTED. -NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE DUE TO DIPPING WELL IS INSTALLED AT RIGHT SITE OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIPPING WELL OR RELOCATE IT WITH PROPER DRAIN CONNECTION TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA (TCS FOOD AREA HANDLED AND SLICED) ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES; HOWEVER, NO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE POPSICLE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY RAILS ON DOOR LINING OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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52
Dec 18, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11- HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE DUE TO DIPPING WELL IS INSTALLED AT RIGHT SITE OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIPPING WELL OR RELOCATE IT WITH PROPER DRAIN CONNECTION TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11-NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA (TCS FOOD AREA HANDLED AND SLICED) ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES HOWEVER NO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13PLASTIC UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMER USE NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERT SAID UTENSILS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-BROKEN MIDDLE DOOR OF REACH-IN PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA, DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE REMAINS WITH GAP. REPAIR CAUSE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.15-NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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64
Dec 9, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING NO FOOD ITEMS,LIKE: SWEEPING FLOORS, OPEN AND CLOSE REFRIGERATION DOORS ETC,. NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLED RTE FOODS: SLICED TOMATOES, HAM ETC. ALSO OBSERVED MANAGER REUSING REMOVED GLOVES THAT HE LEFT ON COUNTER AND HANDLED TAKE OUT FOOD PAPER BY PUTTING IS HANDS ON IT AFTER HE HANDLED CASH REGISTRAR WITH REUSED GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
8
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-27-2019, REPORT# 2311374 #47) 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #56) 6-303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN #58) 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE DUE TO DIPPING WELL IS INSTALLED AT RIGHT SITE OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIPPING WELL OR RELOCATE IT WITH PROPER DRAIN CONNECTION TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA (TCS FOOD AREA HANDLED AND SLICED) ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES HOWEVER NO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMER USE NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERT SAID UTENSILS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN MIDDLE DOOR OF REACH-IN PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA, DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE REMAINS WITH GAP. REPAIR CAUSE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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50
Aug 27, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE
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61
Jul 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMP SINK IS AT 99.9F, INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORE TO 110F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES & UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
50
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO. CLEAN EASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Feb 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER IMPROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF POP MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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86
Nov 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SWINGING DOOR ENTERING FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOW SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
36
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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74
Feb 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE CANVAS RE-INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO, REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 1, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1734511, DATED 3/21/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES AT COUNTER. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE TRIM AND WALLS PANELS THROUGHOUT,RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUP AND COLD SLAW IN CARRY OUT CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE DR.PEPPER AND SNAPPLE COOLER'S BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITHOUT INGREDIENT AND SELL BY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENT AND SELL BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO COVER A FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DUCT TAPE PROHIBITED. INSTALL PROPER FLOOR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS; INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE). INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER ON THE WEST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SNAPPLE COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. FAN COVER IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ARE DETACHED FROM CEILING. ALSO, WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR IS NOT CLEAN, DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO, REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Mar 21, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES AT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,CAN OPENER BLADE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,GAP AT WALL BASES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND LOOSE TRIM AND WALLS PANELS THROUGHOUT,RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
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82
Sep 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING ASSORTED DELI MEATS AND ROAST BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF AT BASE OF PREP TABLE IN REAR CONTAINING SLICER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST RESURFACE BOTTOM SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF TABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF SLICER. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE DISCARDED. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN CONTAINER CONTAINING CONDIMENTS MUST BE SEALED AND PAINTED. SURFACEMUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: OBSERVED DIRT ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER SODA DISPENSER AND ICE HOLDING UNIT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF AND DISCARD DIRTY TRAY. OBSERVED HANDLES OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDLES OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRYING RACKS. OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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82
Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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95
Nov 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-18-14 REPORT #1401362 AS NOTE: VIOLATION NUMBER#38 MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIP ICE CREAM.SERIOUS 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER HEAVY ICE BUILD UP,SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FRYERS,STOVES,GRILLS
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86
Feb 20, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF GRILL NOT IN USE COVERED IN CARDBOARD AND USED AS COUNTER TOP. CARDBOARD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND COUNTER TOP NEEDS TO BE WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS CAKED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNPLUGGED AND USED FOR STORAGE UNCLEAN CAKED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA IN CORNERS AND BENEATH AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BENEATH AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS UNCLEAN AND CONTAIN GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FILTERS. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND FANS CONTAINING DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND FANS IN A DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN LADIES ROOM HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENT. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL TO CONTAIN ICE CREAM SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN A WORKING CONDITION.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED WITH DRY STORAGE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN ICE SCOOP AND STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ICE SCOOP AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Feb 18, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH WATER. WHEN WATER DRAINED IT MADE GREASE BOX OVERFLOW ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PLUMBER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO FIX GREASE BOX BACKUP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAK.
10
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST. ICE MACHINE UNPLUGGED AND TAGGED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF GRILL NOT IN USE COVERED IN CARDBOARD AND USED AS COUNTER TOP. CARDBOARD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND COUNTER TOP NEEDS TO BE WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS CAKED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNPLUGGED AND USED FOR STORAGE UNCLEAN CAKED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA IN CORNERS AND BENEATH AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BENEATH AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS UNCLEAN AND CONTAIN GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FILTERS. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND FANS CONTAINING DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND FANS IN A DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN LADIES ROOM HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENT. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL TO CONTAIN ICE CREAM SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN A WORKING CONDITION.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED WITH DRY STORAGE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN ICE SCOOP AND STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ICE SCOOP AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
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64
Jul 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LICATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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82
Aug 1, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WEEDS AND TRASH ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE STREET. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE ISSUE.
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90
Jul 25, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT ON A CLEAN PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE MAKING A SANDWICH. ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TAKE MONEY FROM A CUSTOMER AND THEN MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A PAIR OF GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER AFTER IT WAS USED TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
26
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WEEDS AND TRASH ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE STREET. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE ISSUE.
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78
Mar 2, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE TAKING OFF USED RUBBER GLOVES, LEAVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO RETRIEVE MANAGER UPON MY INTRODUCTION. THEN PUT ON THE USED RUBBER GLOVES PREVIOUSLY REMOVED. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE RETURNING FROM THE WASHROOM, ENTER THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WIPE HANDS ON TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, THEN PROCEED TO PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES TO THEN PREPARE SLICING FOODS. WHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY WASH HANDS TO CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATION, THE EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO WASH HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER AND POSSIBLE MEANS OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.
4
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. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS SPLASH GUARD AT REAR SLICER/DRY STORAGE.
32
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. INTERIOR DELI MEAT LINE COOLER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACKENED MOLD ON RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.
33
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. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX DISPENSER WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
34
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
35
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. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SANDWICH PREP TABLE.
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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, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Submarine?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited 12 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 five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr. Submarine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mr. Submarine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Submarine is inspected around two times per year on average.