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MR. SUBMARINE

1525 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MR. SUBMARINE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632475

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. SUBMARINE · 1525 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN USE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: REAR METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE BULK OIL PITCHERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES/SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092502

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. SUBMARINE · 1525 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LICATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED SOME DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198379

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. SUBMARINE · 1525 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WEEDS AND TRASH ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE STREET. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE ISSUE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234316

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. SUBMARINE · 1525 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT ON A CLEAN PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE MAKING A SANDWICH. ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TAKE MONEY FROM A CUSTOMER AND THEN MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A PAIR OF GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER AFTER IT WAS USED TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WEEDS AND TRASH ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE STREET. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE ISSUE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517247

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. SUBMARINE · 1525 W FULLERTON AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE TAKING OFF USED RUBBER GLOVES, LEAVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO RETRIEVE MANAGER UPON MY INTRODUCTION. THEN PUT ON THE USED RUBBER GLOVES PREVIOUSLY REMOVED. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE RETURNING FROM THE WASHROOM, ENTER THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WIPE HANDS ON TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, THEN PROCEED TO PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES TO THEN PREPARE SLICING FOODS. WHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY WASH HANDS TO CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATION, THE EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO WASH HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER AND POSSIBLE MEANS OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS SPLASH GUARD AT REAR SLICER/DRY STORAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR DELI MEAT LINE COOLER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACKENED MOLD ON RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX DISPENSER WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SANDWICH PREP TABLE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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