Star Submarine
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Star Submarine 16 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Star Submarine is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE OF THE FREEZER THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK AND MOP BUCKET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP ON FLOOR BY THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP PROPERLY TO DRY AND TO REPLACE MOP HEAD OR CLEAN IT TO AVOID ODOR FROM MOP.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKIN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Feb 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING, PUT ON GLOVES AND WRAPPED SANDWICHES WITHOUT ANY HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. A PACKAGE OF BREADS WERE BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS FOUND ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT AND REAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP AND LIP OF COINTAINER.THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE 2 BURNED OUT BULBS AT THE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN 85.1F STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROZEN GROUND BEEF AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON DRAINBOARD. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY THAWED USING ONE OF THE FOLLIWING METHODS: UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER AT 70 DEGREES OR BELOW, WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE OVERFLOW, OR IN A MICROWAVE OVEN WHEN THE FOOD WILL IMMEDIATELY BE TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING FACILITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON GROUND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND GREASE AND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS INSIDE THE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA. MUST KEEP ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS OFF GROUND AND INSIDE RECEPTACLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP COVER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, AND MEAT SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMVOE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS, WINDOW LEDGES, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WASHROOM DOORS THROUGHOUT(DIRT AND STAINS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, LOT'S OF TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED - MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN. BOTH WASHROOMS CLUTTERED, MUST KEEP AREAS ORGANIZED AND NEAT. ALL STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER). EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS(PHONES ETC) MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA(NOT ON PREP TABLE OR MEAT SLICER). CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Jun 27, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED JUNE 20, 2014 ON REPORT# 920460 NOT CORECTED: -19- OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA STILL NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE STILL FOUND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND OVERFLOWING TRASH WITH LIDS UP ON DUMPSTERS. INSRTUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREAE DUMPSTER AND TO PROPELY DISCARD TRASH IN DUMPSTERS MAKING SURE TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED. CRITICAL VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE 7-42-090.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELF IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR CLOGGED, REPAIR COVER. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP COVER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BLACK DIRT AND MOLD FOUND INSIDE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE FOUND ON EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE, LIDS OPEN ON DUMPSTERS, AND TRASH FOUND ON GROUND IN CORALE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELF IN PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT SLICER, AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR CLOGGED, REPAIR COVER. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT AND SEAL RAW WOOD AT BASE OF POP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: exterior of ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain.
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95
Feb 17, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER.
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Mar 11, 2011
Routine
3 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.FOUND KNIFES BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Sep 27, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED,IT BEEF,FRIED CHICKEN WINGS,ETC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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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 STILL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA.
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Aug 27, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE HIS HANDS AT THE 3-COMP. SINK, WIPE THEM ON A WASH CLOTH AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES. USING THE SAME GLOVES, HE WENT FROM HANDLING RAW BEEF/CHICKEN TO HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. BUNS, LETTUCE,ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS USING SOAP AND HOT WATER (TO COMFORT) WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING RAW, READY TO EAT, ETC. **PROPER HAND WASHING DEMONSTRATED** CITATION #64672-18 ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND OPENED NACHO CHEESE AND PEPPERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN #10 CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PUT IN CONTAINERS, COVER AND PROPERLY LABEL IT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH-IN PREP COOLERS.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAITING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Mar 30, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST REMOVE PRODUCTS STORED IN #10 CANS FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND PLACE IN PROPER CONTAINERS THAT MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.
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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 PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE, MUST BE ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF PREP REACH-IN COOLER AND CLEAN GYROS COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Submarine on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Star Submarine.
Has Star Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Submarine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Star 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.
How often is Star Submarine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Submarine is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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