Subs and Shop
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2020
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Score
Subs and Shop appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2018. On Jan 13, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Subs and Shop's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 13, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subs and Shop is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SELLING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DISPLAY AREA, ALSO NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Apr 2, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS OUT (CHEESE,DELI MEATS, COOKED MEAT) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS AND FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS, (HAMBURGERS,EGGS). INSTRUCTED THAT MENU MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED WHEN PREPARING TCS FOODS,( GROUND BEEF/ NACHOS), TEMPERATURE OF 178.0F INSTRUCTED THAT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOR PIC ON DUTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED ( PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH KIT THAT HAS ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES AND APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BULK NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND KETCHUP, HOT SAUCE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEE COOKING IN PREP AREA.
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Mar 29, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED NOT INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RE- INSTALL THAT HANDWASHING SINK ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY SANITIZER SOLUTION AVAILABLE FOR MANUAL DISHWASHING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND MULI USE UTENSILS BEING USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS, (HAMBURGERS,EGGS). INSTRUCTED THAT MENU MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR (PIC) ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND HANDLED (BEEF SANDWICHES,,FISH, GROUND BEFF/ CHEESE,CHICKEN, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED ( PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD.OBSERVED STACK OF PLASTIC FOOD TRAYS INSIDE OF SINK. PIC REMOVED TRAY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS-COS. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES,NOTHING INSIDE SINK ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH KIT THAT HAS ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES AND APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS OUT (CHEESE,DELI MEATS, COOKED MEAT) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS AND FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED ON SITE SALADS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC INSIDE THE TO GO COOLER WITHOUT LIST OF INGREDIENTS LISTED ON PACKAGED AND SELL BY DATE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BULK NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND KETCHUP, HOT SAUCE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEE COOKING IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 19, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE LEFT HANDLE ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SALES AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK. SECURE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN LEFT SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND VENTILATION HOOD. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subs and Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subs and Shop on file is from Jan 13, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subs and Shop?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subs and Shop.
Has Subs and Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subs and Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subs and Shop 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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