Pacific Submarine
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2014
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Score
Pacific Submarine appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Pacific Submarine's record stops at Apr 14, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
Pacific Submarine's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING HAMBURGER,AND HOT DOG SANDWICHES,NOT WEARING GLOVES,HANDLING/ SLICED TOMATOES,PICKLES,ONIONS,BREADS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT.HANDLING MONEY FROM ORDERS THEN, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS USING WATER ONLY.NO SOAP.EMPLOYEE USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS USING SOAP,AND TO USE GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED7-38-010A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE COOK TO ORDER SANDWICHES AND DELI MEATS,OR NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.EXPIRED CERTIFICATE POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING TOWELS IN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE (SOAP/TOWELS)AT ALL TIME.EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PROVIDE. ,CDI.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE TOWEL DEVICE INSTALLED FOR PAPER TOWEL.MUST INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS USE TO MONITOR/CHECK TEMPERATURES OF FOODS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY YOUNG CHILD PLAYING FROM FOOD PREP AREA TO DINING ROOM WITH CHILD UMBRELLA AND REGISTER TAPE.INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IS ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD AND SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA (SPILLS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD FRONT AND REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Oct 26, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 25, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT PLASTIC FORKS IN SELF SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, GRILL, FRYERS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)OVER STOVE IN REAR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT PLASTIC FORKS IN SELF SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, GRILL, FRYERS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)OVER STOVE IN REAR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pacific Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pacific Submarine on file is from Apr 14, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pacific Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pacific Submarine.
Has Pacific Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pacific Submarine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pacific Submarine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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