Super Submarine
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2022
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Score
Super Submarine appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Super Submarine is from Jan 14, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Super Submarine is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT) FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Apr 27, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE INDIVIDUAL CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES ( READY-TO-EAT FOODS ) INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ( NO CITATION )
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 ( NO CITATION ISSUED )
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. (NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NOR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION
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Mar 22, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR WHERE THE MEAT SLICER KEPT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD BOTH EMPLOYEE'S BEHIND THE COUNTER PREPARING/HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PLACE CONDIMENTS SUCH AS LETTUCE,PICKLES, TOMATOES AND HAMBURGER BUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AND USING GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010(a).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND DELI SANDWHICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jul 20, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HANDLES TO THE DOORS OF THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS IN THE GIARDINNARA USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERNAL PANEL ON THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER IS BROKE AND BEING HELD UP BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE BROKEN PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH RAW CHICKEN IN THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK, THEN WALK OVER AND OPEN A REFRIGERATOR AND TWO OTHER DOORS, THEN WALKED OVER TO THE HANDSINK WHERE HE RINSED OFF HIS HANDS BRIEFLY WITH NO SOAP BEFORE GOING BACK TO PREP AREA. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS WHILE PREPARING A BEEF SANDWICH. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERNAL PANEL ON THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER IS BROKE AND BEING HELD UP BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE BROKEN PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-5-15,REPORT #1454223 #38- SEWAR GAS SMELL MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #45- NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090. TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS,A STRONG ODOR OF SEWAR GAS IN BOTH PREP AREAS..
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID N LINERS FOR BOTH WHITE CHEST FREEZERS AT MAIN PREP AREA.LIDS ARE TAPED WITH DUCT TAPES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LIDS.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALL TILES REMOVED FROM BOTH SIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP /DISH ROOM.PRESENTLY WALL SURFACE IS POROUS AND UNFINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID TILES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL TILES REMOVED FROM BOTH SIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP /DISH ROOM.PRESENTLY WALL SURFACE IS POROUS AND UNFINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID TILES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Oct 5, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN GRILLS AND FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEWAR GAS SMELL MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front deep freezer lid not maintained. Instructed to replace lid or deep freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Slicer, cooking equipment and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall behind 3 compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to replace and reseal wall.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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May 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD-PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.4F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 47.4F,RAW CHICKEN AT 50F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45-50F,PIZZA PUFS 47.9, SOUR CREAM 48.0 . MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROX.15 LBS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SANDWICHES,HANDLING MONEY,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS, ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.ALSO EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESIBLE BLOCKED BY A SMALL CABINET,HOT GRILL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ACCESS THE HANDWASHING SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, AND OVER DELI MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR.ALSO FOUND FRONT ,REAR DOORS PROPED ALL THE WAY OPEN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,NOTED A LARGE 1" GAP AT CENTER OF REAR DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR,MAINTAIN DOORS TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.IDPH LICENSE EXPIRED MUST PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,DELI MEAT SLICER ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DEATIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP,DISHWASHING AREA,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND SEAL LARGE OPENING ON WALL BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED DEEP FRYER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS,AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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Oct 4, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Sep 7, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jul 18, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS, AND EXHAUST FAN UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Aug 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES--MUST REMOVE,DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RFECCOMENDED.
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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.CAULKING ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IN POOR REPAIR NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN FOOD PREP NOT SHIELDED.
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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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Super Submarine on file is from Jan 14, 2022. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Super Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Super Submarine.
Has Super Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Super Submarine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Super Submarine 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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