Quiznos

1332 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
American
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Quiznos, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Quiznos dates to Sep 8, 2016.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LEAKING AT PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. ALL STORAGE SHELVES, LEGS OF ALL PREP TABLES, BASINS OF ALL SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STAINS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, TABLES, ETC). INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTOL LOGBOOK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING/SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH EACH BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET THAT REACHES EACH BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LEAKING AT PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. ALL STORAGE SHELVES, LEGS OF ALL PREP TABLES, BASINS OF ALL SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STAINS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, TABLES, ETC). INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEATS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FAR LEFT PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER REPLACE SAID LIGHTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING HOT WATER KNOB ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (PAPERS, EQUIPMENT) IN THE REAR ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS INSIDE AND OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING, SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND TOASTER OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING ALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAITNAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ON TOASTER OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 24, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quiznos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quiznos on file is from Sep 8, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quiznos?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Quiznos.

Has Quiznos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Quiznos have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Quiznos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.