Subway, 816 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Subway
Address: 816 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Jul 11, 2012
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50

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  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Apr 1, 2010 0
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Apr 2, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jun 22, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
Jul 7, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 13, 2010 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 28, 2011 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 9, 2011 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Jul 9, 2012 -
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 11, 2012 50

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 1, 2010

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-54 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-53 DEGREES F. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF PHILLY STEAK,CHEESE,TURKEY BREAST,HAM,SALAMI,TUNA,CHICKEN STRIPS AND ROAST BEEF AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. FOUND LID TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A LARGE CRACK/WHOLE DOWN THE LENGTH OF THE LID, CAUSING IT NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPLACE SAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HAND SINK ALONG FRONT LINE NEAR SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN ELECTRICAL SOCKET COVER NEXT TO MOP SINK TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REPLACE TORN SCREEN TO OUTER REAR DOOR.

Apr 2, 2010

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 02 WAS CDI DURING INITIAL INSPECTION ON 4-1-2010.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 03 WAS CDI DURING INITIAL INSPECTION ON 4-1-2010
PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 19 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
REPLACE BROKEN ELECTRICAL SOCKET COVER NEXT TO MOP SINK TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REPLACE TORN SCREEN TO OUTER REAR DOOR.
REPLACE BROKEN ELECTRICAL SOCKET COVER OVER REAR PREP TABLE ON 1ST FLOOR.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HAND SINK ALONG FRONT LINE NEAR SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Jun 22, 2010

SEE REPORT FROM 4-2-2010.
SEE REPORT FROM 4-2-2010.
SEE REPORT FROM 4-2-2010.
SEE REPORT FROM 4-2-2010.

Jul 7, 2010

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENCER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF SALAMI,CHEESE,HAM,COLD CUT TRIO PORTIONS AND MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.4-59.3 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE WITH BROKEN AND CRACKED LIDS. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED LIDS AS NEEDED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SWITCH AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS NEXT TO BASEMENT PREP TABLE AND ABOVE AND ALONG SIDE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP TABLE. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA AND OVER OVENS AND PREP COOLER ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHEILD IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER AND OVER REAR 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK NEAR REAR EXIT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR PITS AND GROVES IN BASEMENT FLOOR AND REPAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (USE LIGHT COLORED PAINT)
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT CEILING OVER BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELINGS WALLS LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT AND CLEAN AND REPAINT DINGY WALLS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. (USE LIGHT COLORED PAINT)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR DOORWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON SIDES OF OVENS,COOLERS AND UNDER FRONT LINE PREP COOLER AND REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF TOILET AND DUSTY VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. MUST REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. RELOCATE SODA SYRUP DISPENCERS TO PREVENT STORAGE UNDER A WASTELINE OR PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN SYRUP DISPENCER AND WASTE LINE.

Aug 13, 2010

UPON LICENSE REINSPECTION THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED, CORRECTED
CORRECTED
CORRECTED
CORRECTED
CORRECTED
CORRECTED
CORRECTED
CORRECTED

Apr 28, 2011

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BELOW THE PREP COUNTER AT 50F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 58F, STEAK AT 46F, CHEESE AT 48, AND SEAFOOD/CRAB SALAD AT 53F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER SLOW DRAINING AND BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER WAS FILLED AND RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES AND SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOMS AND REPAIR DRYWALL WALLS IN SAME AREAS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LITTER FROM THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

May 9, 2011

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES AND SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOMS AND REPAIR DRYWALL WALLS IN SAME AREAS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LITTER FROM THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

Jul 9, 2012

(7-42-090) PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #21, FROM 4/28/11 & 5/9/11, WAS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME; MUST HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPARED, SERVED.
FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & AROUND WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING; SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR AT REAR OF BASEMENT ALSO.
INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST RPOVIDE.

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