Subway 14641

5240 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
American
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Subway 14641 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 12, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 12, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP AND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH MILK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the cabinet below the soda machine to be dirty. Instructed facility 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 spilled soda syrup on the floor under the soda boxes in the rear of the facility. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the sprayer at the three compartment sink to be leaking. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Apr 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous serious violation not corrected from report # 1751892, dated 4-12-16: Violation 16- "Observed a build up of a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain." Violation still exists. Instructed facility to correct and maintain. Ice machine tagged held for inspection by CDPH, instructed not to use until tag is removed by CDPH. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed the rear exposed handsink without soap. Facility installed soap during inspection. Instructed to maintain soap at all times at all exposed handsinks. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE ICE BIN ABOVE POP DISPENSER IN SELF SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SAID LIDS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK RESIDUE AROUND THE PIPES OF THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANIIZE SODA SYRUP SPILLS IN THE REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOORWAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TUNA SALAD, SOUP, DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (10-07-2011) NOT DISPLAYED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED COLD WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES STORED ON TOP WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 7, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced, repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep tables lower shelving need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen prep area need cleaning under storage shelving/racks.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas, bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep areas, cooler, bathroom not clean need cleaning. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repair/replaced.
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Feb 8, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
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. BURNED OUT LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES TROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Feb 2, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES TROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 14641 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 14641 on file is from Jun 12, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway 14641?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway 14641.

Has Subway 14641's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 14641 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway 14641 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.