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SUBWAY

5409 S HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SUBWAY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286066

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150714

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE MENU SIGN, LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING VENT DUSTY ABOVE BAKING CENTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069894

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059457

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT IN POOR REPAIR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: WORKING THEMOMETER MISSING FOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051052

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY UNLESS RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELT SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON BASE OF WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT IN POOR REPAIR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: WORKING THEMOMETER MISSING FOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009982

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982168

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALLBASE ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE IN REAR. REPLACE SAME. VENT, LIGHTSHIELD AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE BREAD OVENS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECORDS, LOGS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763385

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETER IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516722

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/NO MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD'S BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.MEATBALLS/RED SAUCE 141.2*F

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, DOOR THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516131

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516045

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT 48*F AT THIS TIME, FREEZER BROKEN NOT WORKING/MAINTAINED SHOULD BE ABLE TO HOLD PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 0*F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED DO NOT USE FREEZER CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005a

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 10LBS OF MEATBALLS WHERE THE BAG HAD SWOLLEN THE PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS 46.8*F, AND 44.6*F THESE BAGS WERE DISPOSED OF/DENATURED BY MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFR REMAINING FOOD INTO THE WALK-IN COOLER. IF THE FOOD THAWS OUT YOU CAN NOT REFREEZE IT IT MUST BE USED/OR DISPOSED OF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005a.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395535

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5409 S HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FROM PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE, MAINTAIN AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE WORKING/MISSING THERMOMETERS TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE WALK IN COOLER.

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How results compare in ZIP 60638

215 of 246 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1070038.

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