The Hoagie Place # 3

1313 E 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60619

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Hoagie Place # 3 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SPLASHGUARD OF HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 13, 2024

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ON THE REAR PREP TABLE WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILE BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Feb 9, 2024

Complaint

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, TURKEY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CFM CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING WIPING CLOTHS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE CEILING IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hoagie Place # 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hoagie Place # 3 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Hoagie Place # 3?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Hoagie Place # 3.

Has The Hoagie Place # 3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Hoagie Place # 3 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Hoagie Place # 3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Hoagie Place # 3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hoagie Place # 3 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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