Sun-Sub & Philly's
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
58
Score
Sun-Sub & Philly's has been inspected 24 times since 2011. On Nov 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
Sun-Sub & Philly's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF 6 DOOR PREP COOLER 52.9 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNITS TAGGED
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER: TZATZIKI SAUCE 47.3 F, SOUR CREAM 47.7 F, SLICED TOMATOES 46.6 F, SLICED CHEESES 49.1 F, MAYO 49.1 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE, TARTAR SAUCE, DRESSING) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION
22
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND REAR "DR.PEPPER" COOLER SHELVES, FRONT ONE AND TWO DOOR 7 UP COOLER, AND FRONT 2 DOOR DR. PEPPER COOLER SHELVES WITH MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RUSTED SHELVES ARE TO BE RESTORED & REFINISHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON SHELVES IN WHITE TALL FREEZER BETWEEN FRONT HOT HOLD STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE STORED BETWEEN DRY/CANNED GOODS SHELF AND TALL FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
58
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LIDS ON THE PREP COOLERS, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRY WARMER, ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SLUSHI AND ICEE MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYERS, AND ON THE ICEE/SLUSHI MACHINE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE PREP AREA.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DEEP CHEST FREEZERS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
61
Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, CHEESE DISPENSER UNIT, MICROWAVE, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS.
49
95
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE PREP AREA.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, DISH DRYING RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, CHEESE DISPENSER UNIT, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF, MICROWAVE, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SLUSHIE AREA. DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
74
Oct 28, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
86
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/08/2021 REPORT #2534543; VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE CORNER, AND INSIDE A CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN PACKAGES OF BEEF JUICE THAWING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
35
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LIDS ON THE PREP COOLERS, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRY WARMER, ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SLUSHI AND ICEE MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYERS, AND ON THE ICEE/SLUSHI MACHINE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH A TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOOR, MUST PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Oct 8, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
86
Sep 30, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE PROVIDED IN THE MENUBOARD FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/23/2019 INSPECTION REPORT# 2253003 #49. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVES AND SHELF, DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL. #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. #55.CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING TERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
36
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGH SHIELD COVER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Jan 23, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVES AND SHELF, DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
70
Dec 13, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER TANK AND A LEAKY PIPE IN THE CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
82
Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER AT SLUSHI MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND DOOR JAMS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM,BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
45
74
Feb 21, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 40LBS. RAW CHICKEN TENDERS RANGING FROM 45.3F,46.9F,47.7F,2LBS. COOKED STAEK 45.0F,1LB. CORNED BEEF 46.2F,3LBS. JIMSHOE 44.1F,3'4 LB. TURKET,2.5LBS.COOKED GROUND BEEF 46.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCRDED BY MANAGER,MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.49.5LBS.$127.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AND A BIKE AND A BUCKET OF WATER WITH MOP IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.BIKE AND MOP BUCKET REMOVED AND TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER AT SLUSHI MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND DOOR JAMS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
64
Aug 29, 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 CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SIDE SAUCE STATION, AND DEFROST FRONT BOX FREEZER.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER ON REAR FLOOR AT EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BREAK DOWN ALL UNUSED BOXES AND PLACE IN THE DUMPSTER.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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86
Feb 22, 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 REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE ICE CREAM STATION.CLEAN THE TWO 2 DOOR COOLERS INTERIORS IN REAR STORAGE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT DUSTY, LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, AND HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINES/COUNTER.
35
86
Feb 5, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
45
90
Jan 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. ALSO, OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID WIDE OPEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.(7-38-020)
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SHAKE DRAIN PAN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
45
82
Jul 30, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED REACH IN COOLER & DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE CADDY,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM VENTILATION HOOD & FILTERS
38
86
Jul 18, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED REACH IN COOLER & DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE CADDY,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM VENTILATION HOOD & FILTERS.
38
86
Jul 9, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 49.2F WITH READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS COOKED STEAK 48.7F,SLICED HAM 72.9F-81.7F, SLICED TURKEY 46.6F,COOKED GROUND BEEF 51.9F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 5LBS. $20.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED FOR STAFF AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED LARGE FLOOR FAN AND MOP BUCKET WITH WATER AND MOP INSIDE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT SAME.MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO GET PAPER TOWELS.FAN AND MOP BUCKET WAS REMOVED AND PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SINK.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED REACH IN COOLER & DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE CADDY,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM VENTILATION HOOD & FILTERS.
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May 20, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED REACH IN COOLER & DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE CADDY,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM VENTILATION HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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May 12, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 80 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT DOOR DOOR FRAME HAS A "1-2" GAP & REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/12/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1369864 10/22/13 NOT CORRECTED #30-ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE MUST HAVE A LABEL. #32-RUST ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN. #33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING BOTH HAND SINKS,MOP SINK,PREP TABLE,INSIDE THE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,ALL THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.#35-FAN GUARDS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND LETTUCE AND TOMATOES) WITH DUST ACCUMULATED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP COOKING AREA MUST PROVIDE.CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38-MISSING 2 OR MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF IN STORAGE CABINET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED REACH IN COOLER & DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE CADDY,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN UPPER WALL PANEL AT HOOD.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM VENTILATION HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCETS AT MOP SINK AND PROVIDE A HOSE BIB / BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SOME COOLERS & PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE MUST HAVE A LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, PREP TABLE, INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND LETTUCE AND TOMATOES) WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP THE COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MISSING 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Sep 17, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, reach-in cooler and freezer, deep fryer cabinets, meat slicer and knife rack not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Basement rear east wall has water seeing through. Instructed to seal crack in wall.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sewer drainline in basement not capped. Instructed to install cap over drainline. Three compartment sink slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled towels not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articlea stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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78
Dec 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sun-Sub & Philly's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sun-Sub & Philly's on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sun-Sub & Philly's?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Sun-Sub & Philly's.
Has Sun-Sub & Philly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sun-Sub & Philly's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sun-Sub & Philly's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sun-Sub & Philly's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sun-Sub & Philly's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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