Tony's Beef & Sub
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2016
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Inspectors have visited Tony's Beef & Sub 11 times, with records going back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 26, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Tony's Beef & Sub on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM DOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PREPSENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING STOPPER TO DIPPER WELL. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES HANDLNG FOOD THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION COURSE.
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Mar 25, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE WAHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1 INCH OBSERVED AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA OF THE FRONT DOORS. THESE DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AND CENTER TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SUB SANDWICHES, ITALIAN BEEFS, CHICKEN WINGS etc) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED AND PRE-COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE(WHITE PANEL AND FRAME AROUND THE DOOR), AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM DOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PREPSENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING STOPPER TO DIPPER WELL. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE TO AIR DRY. MUST CLEAN UP ALL DEBRIS IN ENCLOSED REAR OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES HANDLNG FOOD THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION COURSE.
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Aug 14, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE PREMISES IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. FOOD HANDLER IS A NEW HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2015
Complaint
5 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 30 MICE DROPPING IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS, MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE PREMISES IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. FOOD HANDLER IS A NEW HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES BEING WASHED AND RINSED THEN PUT AWAY ON A WIRE RACK BY AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS AFTER WASHING THEM WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WORKING TOILET PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER LACKS HOT WATER. THE TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WORKING TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDWASHING SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVING AT THE WIRE STORAGE RACK. REPLACE THE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SUGAR. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CORNERS OF THE 1/2 WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER SO THAT THEY ARE SEALED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER OR THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE HOSES NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS,LITTER, GREASE AND OTHER SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD AND WORKING LIGHTS.
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Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS ON PREMISES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR WHERE PIPES ENTER GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
8 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 AN APPROXIMATE 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM EDGE OF FRONT DOOR WHERE TWO DOORS MEET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED BETWEEN OFFICE, FRONT COUNTER, ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS ON PREMISES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR WHERE PIPES ENTER GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS ALONG BACK HALLWAY. OBSERVED HOLES NEAR UTILITY SINK AND FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS RESTING ON ICE IN BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SEPERATE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON PREP TABLE NEAR MEAT SLICER. OWNER DISCARDED. ADVISED THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ON PREMISES AND MUST BE DONE AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY FROM ALL ENTRANCES/EXITS. VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)
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Oct 24, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2013
License
4 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: OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND OFFICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE EQUIPMENT IS FULL OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL BEHIND THE STEAMTABLE HAS OPEN PANELING AND SEAMS, REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tony's Beef & Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tony's Beef & Sub on file is from Sep 26, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tony's Beef & Sub?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tony's Beef & Sub.
Has Tony's Beef & Sub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tony's Beef & Sub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tony's Beef & Sub 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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