Sun Sub and Chicken
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2023
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sun Sub and Chicken 17 times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Sun Sub and Chicken is from Sep 15, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sun Sub and Chicken is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Sep 15, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND SEVERAL LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RUN THROUGHTOUT THE WHOLE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEM FRIED CHICKEN IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR AND BLACK PEPPER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 10, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, SLICING CORN BEEF, TACOS, BURGERS) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LEAKING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE CHEST FREEZERS ARE LOCATED AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR: NOTED OPENINGS INTO THE WALL, CEILING AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES: OLD EQUIPMENT, 2X4, BOXES AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE(HIDING PLACE) FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USES.
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Jan 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES: OLD EQUIPMENT, 2X4, BOXES AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE(HIDING PLACE) FOR PEST
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS,GREASE AND RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS. ALSO FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR: BROKEN AND MISSING TILE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Dec 30, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAIR RESTRAINS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPEN BUCKETS OF OLD GREASE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT POSSBLIE FOOD SOUCRE FOR RONDENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES: OLD EQUIPMENT, 2X4, BOXES AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE(HIDING PLACE) FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS,GREASE AND RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS. ALSO FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR: BROKEN AND MISSING TILE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR: NOTED OPENINGS INTO THE WALL, CEILING AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 6, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPOER#1567205 DATE 09-04-2015(32)OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER; MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. OBSERVED THE TOP DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR DOOR(33)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND PAINT RUSTY SHELVES WHERE CHEMICALS STORED IN REAR AREA(34)MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE CLOSETS, WASHROOM, OFFICE AREA AND UNDER SINKS AND PREP TABLES.(35)MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WASHROOM IS STAINED; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD. CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM(38)THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE OFFICE DOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF PREMISES ABOVE WASHROOM AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Sep 4, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER; MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. OBSERVED THE TOP DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND PAINT RUSTY SHELVES WHERE CHEMICALS STORED IN REAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE CLOSETS, WASHROOM, OFFICE AREA AND UNDER SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WASHROOM IS STAINED; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD. CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET WHEN DONE USING AND ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS.
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Aug 24, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER; MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. OBSERVED THE TOP DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND PAINT RUSTY SHELVES WHERE CHEMICALS STORED IN REAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE CLOSETS, WASHROOM, OFFICE AREA AND UNDER SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WASHROOM IS STAINED; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD. CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM. PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET WHEN DONE USING AND ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS.
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May 2, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE ON PREMISES. ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER LIDS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, TAPED AND BROKEN . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE: SHELVES, RACKS, CABINETS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ARE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES. FLOORS ARE LITTERED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES ARE DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGE TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES, AND GAPS. WALLS BEHINE HEAVY COOKING AND COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Nov 1, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON WALL, IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AND ON SHELF ON CLEAN DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXTERMINATOR RETURN TO SERVICE DRAINS AND TREAT FOR FRUIT FLIES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: DEEP FRYER BOTTOM CABINET TO REMOVE GTEASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO DEEP FREEZERS.
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May 16, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION ABATED
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May 13, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WHEELS ON MOBIL EQUIPTMENT, SHELVES/LEGS OF PREP TABLES,CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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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. NOTED ORDER AT 2 COMP SINK & HAND SINK REMOVE ORDOR
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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. SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS ON WALLS AND CORNERS MAKING WALLS AND CORNERS TIGHT FITTING.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET(COLD SIDE)ON THE MOP SINK.
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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. ORGANIZE HAT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sun Sub and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sun Sub and Chicken on file is from Sep 15, 2023. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sun Sub and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sun Sub and Chicken.
Has Sun Sub and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sun Sub and Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sun Sub and Chicken 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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