U.S. Sub & Grill

4810 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

American

Last inspected: Apr 19, 2013

Score

Low Risk

U.S. Sub & Grill has been inspected three times since 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 19, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for U.S. Sub & Grill dates to Apr 19, 2013.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 19, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FLUCUATING BETWEEN 43.6 F AND 46.6 F. FOUND HAM, CHEESE, MILK, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.9 F AND 48.5 F- HAM, CHEESE, MILK, SAUSAGE, CUT ONIONS, CUT TOMATOES. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATIN 7-38-005(A). FOODS DISCARED WEIGHT- 40 LBS VALUED AT OVER $100.00

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER (BY STEAMBTABLE). MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SHELVES AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Oct 29, 2012

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT COVERS.

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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was U.S. Sub & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at U.S. Sub & Grill on file is from Apr 19, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at U.S. Sub & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at U.S. Sub & Grill.

Has U.S. Sub & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at U.S. Sub & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at U.S. Sub & Grill 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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