Sony Submarine

5124 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Sony Submarine. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sony Submarine dates to Mar 5, 2014.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sony Submarine's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2014

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATEFOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,DEFROST ALL FREEZERS, AND SANTIZE.

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

Inspector notes: MISSING TILES AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS.

Mar 2, 2010

Routine

4 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. MUST REPAINT ALL CHIPPING SHELVING FRONT COUNTER AREA

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD FRONT PREP AREA

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 AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AREA

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 CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS SOME AREAS OF KITCHEN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sony Submarine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sony Submarine on file is from Mar 5, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sony Submarine?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sony Submarine.

Has Sony Submarine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sony Submarine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sony 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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