Subway 24028

742 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2017
67
Score
Medium Risk

Subway 24028 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 5, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Subway 24028's record stops at Apr 5, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Subway 24028's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 5, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATBALLS DISPLAYED FOR SALE/SERVICE AND STORED ON STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 118.4F. OBSERVED REGULAR AND TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS DISPLAYED FOR SALE/SERVICE AND STORED ON PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.1-51.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR TOILET TISSUE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP IN STAFF WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SOUP(157.2F)AND DELI SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES AND CABINETS UNDER PREP COOLER AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL COUNTERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALL AND CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING VENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WORK PREP TABLE SHELVING AT REAR NEEDS CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Sep 16, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
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90
Jan 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALLASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR OF PREMISES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 8, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARE,HANDLE AND SERVERED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SOUPS, SANDWICHES, MEATBALLS AND TUNA. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 7, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MICROWAVE (TOP PLATE IS LOOSE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 24028 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 24028 on file is from Apr 5, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway 24028?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway 24028.

Has Subway 24028's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway 24028 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway 24028 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.