Quiznos Sub

70 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602

American

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Quiznos Sub five times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Quiznos Sub's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 17, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Aug 8, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT RESTROOM.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPILLED WATER IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN WALL PAPER AT THE BASE OF THE WINDOW SILL IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE PREP SINK. HANDLE IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. ALSO REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF SAME AS STATED ABOVE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Apr 6, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HER HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND HANDLING FOOD (I.E. MAKING A SANDWICH TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD AND RAW FOOD.) INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER EVERY GLOVE USE, MULTI-TASING, CLEANING, HANDLING RAW FOOD THEN READY TO EAT, TOUCHING THE BODY, USING THE TOILET, ETC. CITATION #78216-17 ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE A HANDLE TO THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER-(BEING FORCED OUT BY SOME WIRE OBJECT)OR REPLACE THE DEVICE BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING RUBBER WALL BASE COVING IN DINING AREA (BY THE FRONT COUNTER)AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BY BEVERAGE STATION.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Aug 5, 2011

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Sep 1, 2010

Routine

2 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. SOFT DRINKS FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 NOT CLEAN NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quiznos Sub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quiznos Sub on file is from Dec 17, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quiznos Sub?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quiznos Sub.

Has Quiznos Sub's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Quiznos Sub 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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