The Hoagie Place
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
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Score
The Hoagie Place has been inspected 13 times since 2016. On Jul 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Hoagie Place on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RUST SPOT ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST SPOT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE AND PARTICLES UNDERNEATH GRILL; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER.
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Oct 2, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY 2- MALE FOOD HANDLERS .OBSERVED 1- MALE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON COME FROM REAR STORAGE AREA INTO FRONT PREP AREA,PICKED UP SLICED CHEESE FROM TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND PLACE ON TOP OF COOKED STEAK ON GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON CAME FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT AND RINSED A PLASTIC BUSS PAN THAT IS USED TO STORE READY TO EAT SANDWICHES INSIDE AT SINK THEN STORED ON TOP OF DISH STORAGE RACK,WITH SAME GLOVES ON HANDLED READY TO EAT PREPARED SANDWICHES ON PREP TABLE AND PLACED IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WAS HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET-UP TO WASH,RINSE OR SANITIZE OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN BEING RINSED OUT WITH RUNNING WATER AND PLACED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY MALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO SET-UP SINK PROPERLY TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYES HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.3F AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)3- DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE HAD GOTTEN DOWN TO 39.3F.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. PASTRAMI AT 56.9F IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD SI NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN & DOOR HANDLE MISSING ON REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES VERY HOT EMPLOYEES STATES AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS BROKEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-MADE (25lbs) COLD CUT SANDWICHES STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMP OF 54.6F TO 60.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25lbs AT $350. DID NOT OBSERVED ANY TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE PRE-MADE SANDWICHES INSIDE A COOLER AT ALL TIMES 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT SLICE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICER WITH MORE FREQUENCY BETWEEN USES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEATS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE DELI MEATS TO PREVENT POSSBLIE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Feb 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509327 5/7/21 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT IN COMPLAINCE FROM REPORT #2554800 4/25/22 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEATS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE DELI MEATS TO PREVENT POSSBLIE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE DELI MEAT SLICERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Apr 25, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509327 5/7/21 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD MUST AFFIX SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK TO BE PERMENATE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON OVERHEAD SHELF.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,MEAT SLICERS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVER,GRILL TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR FRYER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 16, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CARD BOARD LINED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON REAR MEAT SLICER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM AND LID WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CARD BOARD LINED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON REAR MEAT SLICER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO KIT FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT (MUST KILL THE NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR NEAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITAIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER (FEMALE) CERITIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE MACHINE MORE OFTEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AT THE CORNER UNDER THE MEAT SLICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR AND THE FRONT RESTROOM WITH NO VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING, REPLACE/REPAIR THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE FRONT RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PUT INTO USE OR REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hoagie Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hoagie Place on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hoagie Place?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The Hoagie Place.
Has The Hoagie Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Hoagie Place have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hoagie Place 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hoagie Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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