Sub Brother
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2011, Sub Brother has 15 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 6, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Sub Brother since Dec 6, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK STORAGE/PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOIL USED AS LINING UNDER PREP-TABLE NEXT TO COOK-LINE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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Oct 18, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK WATER LINE, REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTLY EXPIRED. MUST OBTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. ALSO, MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS ON SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA. REPLACE.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES SERVES HAMBURGERS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 PREMISES SERVES HAMBURGERS,OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THREE DOOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES (KETCHUP, MUSTARD ETC) WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH A SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RESEAL FLOOR UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK (3-COMPARTMENT SINK). SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jun 26, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESCIPTION AND COUGH MEDICINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE FOR HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TOILET TANK TOP NOT PROPER FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO GET A PROPER FITTING TOILET TANK TOP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS BUCKLING UP AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND CEILING TILES COMMING OFF AT HOT LINE/FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT AND LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED TO LIGHT AT REARDRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA GREASY.THE FILTER AND HOODS NEED TO BE CLEANED. GREASETRAP EXTERIOR HAS PEELING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT.
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Apr 15, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN DEEP FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA. USE OF CARDBOARD INSIDE COOLERS IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFORST DEEP FREEZER AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON WEST WALL. FREEZER AREA HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED AT LAST INSPECTION, DATED 8/10/2015, TO KEEP A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON-SITE, TO TEST SANITIZER IN 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN DEEP FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA. USE OF CARDBOARD INSIDE COOLERS IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFORST DEEP FREEZER AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON WEST WALL. FREEZER AREA HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: HOT DOG STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET UNDER THE DELI PREP COOLER,ALSO REPAIR MIDDLE BROKEN DOOR AT SAME UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST ON FLOOR BEHIND THE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-2014,REPORT #1464456 #33-FOUND DELI SLICER TO CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RELOCATE #41-FOUND CLUTTER STORED BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TOOLS, PAINT, ETC TODAY(8-10-15)STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS:DELI MEAT SLICER TOO CLOSE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNABLE TO PROPER PROPERLY USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.STILL OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DELI MEAT SLICER AND RE-ORGANIZE,RELOCATE OR REMOVE SAID ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: HOT DOG STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET UNDER THE DELI PREP COOLER,ALSO REPAIR MIDDLE BROKEN DOOR AT SAME UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST ON FLOOR BEHIND THE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DELI SLICER TO CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMERNT SINK. MUST RELOCATE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TOOLS, PAINT, ETC.
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREZER,IN REAR STORAGE / DISH ROOM. ADDITIONAL REPAIR OR REPLACE LID FOR THE SAID CHEST FREEZER. SPLASH QUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,IN REAR AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND ON CEILING ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND SHELF. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Jan 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 MISSING INTERIOR LID FROM INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR,EXPOSED INSULATION AND A LOT OF TAPE ON LID, MUST PROVIDE A NEW LID OR REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER,OR REMOVE THE UNIT.ALL FOOD PRESENTLY ARE PROTECTED.(COVERED).
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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 INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).CLEAN INSIDE OF CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(REMOVE RUSTY BRILLO PADS THAT IS USED TO SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE). CLEAN PIPE WITH A BUILD-UP GREASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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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. NEED TO SCRAPE BUILD-UP GRIMES AND GREASE FROM UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE/DISHROOM/PREP AREA.ALSO WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT AND PAINT THE ROOM
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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. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH ROOM/STORAGE.ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER
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Mar 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON 3COMP.AND MOP SINKS,AND ON INSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DISCLOCATED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INS1DE ALL COOLERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN 3COMP.SINK AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sub Brother last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sub Brother on file is from Dec 6, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sub Brother?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sub Brother.
Has Sub Brother's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sub Brother have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sub Brother 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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