Quiznos Subs
Last inspected: May 23, 2013
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The health department has logged four inspections at Quiznos Subs, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 23, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Quiznos Subs dates to May 23, 2013.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three 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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Inspection History
May 23, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
10 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 EMPLOYEES PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA, HOWEVER NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS. (ONE EMPLOYED ON PHONE, PROVIDED INSPECTION DOCUMENTS AND RETURNED TO PREP AREA PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLE DELI MEATS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, BREAKING DOWN BOXES, HANDLE MONEY, RETURNED TO PREP PUT ON GLOVES AND MADE A SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER.) INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, BEFORE WEARING GLOVES, AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE A STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON THE FLOOR, ALONG WALLS, ANOTHER 10-15 ON TOP OF UNUSED ARTICLES AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING SANDWICHES AND SOUP AT TIME OR INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. HAS A CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR SOHAIL QAMAR, HOWEVER PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED; OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEEPAGE FROM BOTTOM AREA OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TRAP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, (DARK/DEEP CUTS NOTED ON THEM), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, MOP SINK, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, PREP SINK, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN BASEMENT, MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 3PART SINK, AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOARDS, REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 21, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MOP SINK EXPOSED SINK NEAR MOP SINK, SODA DISPENSER CABINETS, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA ONE COMPT. SINK.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, ALSO TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND REPAIR WALLS THRU- OUT SAME AREA.
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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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN BASEMENT.
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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. ALSO MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. PROVIDE WASTE BASKETS FOR ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. SEAL/REPAIR WALL TO PREVENT FLOODING AND MAINTAIN.
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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. SEAL BASEBOARDS PULLING AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT UNDER HANDSINK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN STORAGE AREA AND IN OFFICE. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. WATER AND GRIME IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER AND PREVENT LEAKING AND CLEAN SHIELDS.
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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. REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND FROM HANDSINK NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quiznos Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quiznos Subs on file is from May 23, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quiznos Subs?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Quiznos Subs.
Has Quiznos Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Quiznos Subs have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Quiznos Subs 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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