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FONTANO SUBS

332 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FONTANO SUBS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630595

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069669

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN 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: FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069273

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN 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: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOOD HANDLERS ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH THE GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLING FOOD. OTHER FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING THE PHONE, BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1982405 DATED 01/31/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THEM SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. 41-FOUND THE MOPS NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME. 45-FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD/DIRT AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STATION ON THE 1ST FL. WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE TOP DIVIDER (LEFT HAND SIDE/CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982405

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN 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: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THEM SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE MOPS NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938159

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN 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: 2 CRACKED,DAMAGE LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.ALSO LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN SAME AREA,(DUST BUILD-UP).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN BREAKFAST ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609894

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC NOT LABELED,(IE MUFFINS,COOKIES,SALADS).MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND ,UNDER STORAGE CRATES ALONG STAIRS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN ABOVE PREP AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN BASEMENT PREP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561581

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN 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 THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561389

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 47.9 DEGREES F, 2 LBS OF CORNED BEEF AT 48 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 46 DEGREES F AND 1LB OF PROSCIUTTO AT 46.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL NOTED ON SITE. NOTED BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT COOK LINE AND FROM THE GREASE RECEPTACLE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER READY TO EAT MILK, CREAM CHEESE AND WHIPPED BUTTER IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA. ALSO NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE FRESH TOMATOES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RAW PORK SAUSAGE BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SALSA IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MAY NOT STORE RAW FOODS ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ADVISED OWNER ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 20

    INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR DUMPSTERS WITH NO COVERS ATTACHED. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE SMALL FLY ACTICITY INSIDE AND AROUND DUMSTERS IN THE INTERIOR REAR GARBAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR DUMPSTERS AND MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418796

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST ALWAYS LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT/OR SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA(THE BREAD TABLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE STORAGE BLOCK ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CREAM CASE AND AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE CATCH BASIN LID IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND UNEVEN FLOOR AT THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN, IN FRONT OF THE STOVE COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S RESTROOM AND AT THE BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453245

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRINK DISPENSORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RECOMMEND AND ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1292308

Location recorded for this inspection · FONTANO SUBS · 332 S MICHIGAN 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 SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS AROUND THE DELI FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLBASE UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALLS AND PVC BEHIND THE FRYER AND STOVE AT THE BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.

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