Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway

3401-3417 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 16 inspections at Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway stretching back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 1, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (SUBWAY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BLACK/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ICE SLOT OF THE DRINK MACHINE LOCATED IN THE GAS STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS OR HAIR NETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED ON THE GAS STATION SIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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67
Jun 12, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE OF THE GAS STATION IN THE REAR. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 16, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH DOORS WITH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE GAS STATION WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE GAS STATION, THE 3 COMP SINK HAS LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE SUBWAY SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGER THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Dec 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE PLASTIC GLOVE BEING USED AS A SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND OBTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IS MISSING FROM THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT THRU OUT THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND AROUND THE UTILITY SINK AND DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR FEMALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TOVOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-37-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.PREMISES HAS BIO HAZADROUS KIT WITH 5.25 CHLORINE BUT NO TEST STRIPS TO CHECK FOR 1000-5000PPM AS NEED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARITY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED( RAW BACON, LUNCHMEAT, CUT TOMATOES ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHAL BE SOLD, COMSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE SUBWAY GOING TO THE REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKED GOODS (COOKIES, BROWNIES, CINNAMON ROLLS, SCONES, MUFFINS) WITHOUT A LABEL ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS, CONTENTS AND INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TRASH CABINET BELOW THE COUNTER WHERE THE FROZEN CAPPUCCINO MACHINE IS STORED, AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT A LID ON IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AND COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKED GOODS (COOKIES, BROWNIES, CINNAMON ROLLS, SCONES, MUFFINS) WITHOUT A LABEL ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS, CONTENTS AND INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TRASH CABINET BELOW THE COUNTER WHERE THE FROZEN CAPPUCCINO MACHINE IS STORED, AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
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May 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRINK FOUNTAIN ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MAKER SLOT ON THE GAS STATION SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(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 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION LOCATED IN THE REAR ON THE SUBWAY SIDE. OBSERVED 50 ANTS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GAS STATION SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER FLOOR WITH GARBAGE AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND PREP COOLERS ON THE GAS STATION SIDE, UNDER AND AROUND ENTIRE COFFEE SERVING AREA (GAS STATION), ALL NOZZLES FOR ALL DRINK/COFFEE MACHINES (GAS STATION) AND IN ALL PREP COMPARTMENTS (SUBWAY SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT (GAS STATION/SUBWAY) ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS; BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO 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 ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS (GAS STATION). OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ALONG THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (SUBWAY). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (SUBWAY) AND A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE GAS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ARTICLES (SIGNS, CARDBOARD ETC.) ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS,UNDER OFFICE DESK AND UNDER DRY STORAGE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE SUBWAY SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHUCK WAGON SANDWICH HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 116.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 CHEESEBURGERS, 2 CHICKEN SANDWICHES, 2 POPCORN CHICKEN PACKS DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 100.3-104.9F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110.8F IN SUBWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, CREAMER MACHINES, PREP TABLE AND CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SALES AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SANDWICH HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN SUBWAY UTILITY SINK.
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Sep 30, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUBWAY SANDWICHES,HOT DOGS,PIZZAS,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.-CHICKEN SOUP 142.6F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL. (ATT:D.BHATTAL) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MEN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH (2) HANDSINKS INSIDE SAME TOILET ROOM ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IS CLOGGED AND WHEN WATER IS RUNNING WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE OTHER HANDSINK SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1146230 DATED:01/04/2013 NOT CORRECTED. 38 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHRO0M IN REAR OF PREMISES 04/04/2013 40 MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES 03/04/2013 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 9/25/14 AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY CUSTOMER DISPLAY SHELVINGS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT SUBWAY AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR SERVICE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ONLY 1 STOPPER AT THIS TIME SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHRO0M IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Aug 10, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE DRYING RACK FOR WASHED DISHES IS TOO SMALL. INSTALL AN ATTACHED (STAINLESS METAL) DRAINBOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 8, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE DISPENSING CHUTES ARE FULL OF BLACK BUILDUP, MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND THEN RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE DRYING RACK FOR WASHED DISHES IS TOO SMALL. INSTALL AN ATTACHED (STAINLESS METAL) DRAINBOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAN SHIELDS ARE VERY DIRTY IN THE WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FANS SHIELDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLED PRODUCT AND THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND STAINED, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND RESEAL THE KITCHEN FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS ARE DIRTY AND THE PAINT ON THE PIPES IS PEELING, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND CLEAN THE YELLOWING WALLS ABOVE THE TURBO CHEF OVENS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TWO TURBO CHEF OVENS IN THE REAR KITCHEN HAVE AVENT ABOVE BUT NO VENTILATION HOOD. THE UNITS ARE 6400 WATTS EACH. INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION TO CITY CODE. THE MOP SINK IS FILTY AND DRAINING SLOWLY, CLAEN UP AND REPAIR THE SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway on file is from Aug 1, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway.

Has Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway 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 Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Road Ranger #187 — Road Ranger/Subway is inspected roughly once per year on average.