Seven Seas Submarine
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2017
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Score
Seven Seas Submarine appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 28, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Seven Seas Submarine is from Feb 28, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Seven Seas Submarine is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIPWELL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOILED CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH WASING AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN HALLWAY NEAR MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPELY STORE IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Jun 3, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1931540 ON 5-24-16: 22-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1513272 ON 12-11-16: 38-OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN AREA SERVING THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE UTENSIL WASHING AREA PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHAKE MIXER, BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL BREAD OFF FLOOR IN WALKIN FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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May 24, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.5 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER 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: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SLICED TURKEY 61.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 61.7F, CORNED BEEF 59.2F, HAM 57.6F, HOT DOGS 51.3F, RAW CHICKEN 50.4F, RAW HAMBURGER 50F, SLICED BEEF 49.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATIOIN 7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, WATER BACKING UP IN COMPARTMENTS, DRAINS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1513272 ON 12-11-16 38-OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN AREA SERVING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE UTENSIL WASHING AREA PER CITY CODE. 43-OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHAKE MIXER, BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL BREAD OFF FLOOR IN WALKIN FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 11, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND BEEF NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL FOOD THAT IS COOKED, COOLED, THEN COLD HELD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE SOILED: GASKETS ON THE COOK LINE COOLERS, THE EXTERIOR WALLS AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN AREA SERVING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE UTENSIL WASHING AREA PER CITY CODE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UPRIGHT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BREAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, BELOW RAW PRODUCTS. OBSERVED THAT BREAD WAS CONTAMINATED WITH SPILLED MEAT BLOOD. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO DISCARD BREAD AND PROPERLY STORE RAW MEAT BELOW READY TO EAT PRODUCT. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AFFECTED BREAD. 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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS: COOK LINE-20 DROPPINGS, BASEMENT FURNACE AREA-50 DROPPINGS AND DRY STORAGE-10 DROPPINGS. ALSO FOUND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1155164 ON 11/6/2014 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 30-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. 32-PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UNUSED POP MACHINE, SPIGOTS, NOZZLES, AND SYRUP CONTAINERS 34-ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. 43-PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND BEEF NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL FOOD THAT IS COOKED, COOLED, THEN COLD HELD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES OF GRILL UTENSILS TO NOT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THESE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN COOK LINE WITH PAINT FLAKING OFF. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THESE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE TOASTER OVEN IN THE COOK LINE IS BROKEN AND CANNOT BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TOASTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRODUCE BEING STORED IN A NON-FOOD-SAFE GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE SOILED: GASKETS ON THE COOK LINE COOLERS, THE EXTERIOR WALLS AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS, TONGS, SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SHELVING ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE A DETAILED CLEANING OF THESE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRONT COOLER AND MISSING TILES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AS NECESSARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR COVING NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR COVING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN AREA SERVING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE UTENSIL WASHING AREA PER CITY CODE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UPRIGHT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UNUSED POP MACHINE, SPIGOTS, NOZZLES, AND SYRUP CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT (EXCESS WATER).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Jun 15, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING NEAR FRONT WINDOW
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 7, 2012
Routine
7 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: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF (170.2F), CHILI (147.8F) AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY OR PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CERTIFICATION COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK. WATER SLOWLY DRAINING IN COMPARTMENTS. ONE COMPARTMENT COVERED BY DRAINBOARD AND 3-COMP SINK BLOCKED BY POP STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO 3-COMP SINK AND ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seven Seas Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seven Seas Submarine on file is from Feb 28, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seven Seas Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Seven Seas Submarine.
Has Seven Seas Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seven Seas Submarine have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seven Seas Submarine 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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