Sabrina Sub

7559 N Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645
American
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sabrina Sub has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Mar 14, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Sabrina Sub's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 14, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 14, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 3, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT STORED INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BACK COUNTER TOP BY THE UNUSED MEAT SLICER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD UNDER AND EXTERIOR OF WEST SIDE.REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM RADIO ANTENNA. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF MOP SINK,EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. REMOVE EXCESS FLOUR FROM UNDER THE PIZZA MACHINE.CLEAN EXCESS DOUGH FROM THE MIXER. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS,BOTTOM PART,ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN INSIDE THE SMALL PIZZA OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALL TILE UNDER THE SMALL PIZZA OVEN .CLEAN WALL BESIDE THE HOOD, WEST SIDE. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BY THE CHEST FREEZERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Nov 14, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/7/12.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/7/12.
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Nov 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRDS DROPPINGS AND RAT DROPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND BY THE OUTSIDE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. OVER 15 TOTAL OF RAT DROPPINGS AND BIRDS DROPPING OVER 25 TOTAL SCATTERED ALL OVER THE OUTSIDE STAIR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , REMOVE AND CONTROL THE DROPPINGS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, THE SHELVINGS OF THE DRY GOODS, SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, BOTTOM PART OF THE CART OF THE GYROS MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, GRILLER AND COOLER, UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM, AND UNDER ALL SHELVINGS AND INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: THE HOOD, FILTER ,CEILING AND WALLS BESIDE THE HOOD WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP, CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM, AND THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 15, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 150 RAT DROPPINGS OUTSIDE REAR DOOR NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS AND GROUPS OF 3-6 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN AND SANITIZED EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION #62710-18
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM OUTSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINERS BY REAR DOOR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL TWO RAT BURROWS IN SIDEWALK NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS AND ACROSS AT CORNER OF BUILDING. REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN GROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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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. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPAIR ALL SHIELDS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, SIGNS, CIGARETTE BUTTS ETC FROM AREA BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN. STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE GROUND AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabrina Sub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabrina Sub on file is from Mar 14, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabrina Sub?

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

Has Sabrina Sub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabrina Sub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabrina 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.