Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SUBWAY on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646338
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON 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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176807
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed a black, mold-like build up on the interior portions of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt buildup on the floor under the front prep area around the safe. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059968
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059499
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANATIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOILET WATER TANK WITHOUT A COVER AT THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER BEHIND VEGETABLE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933054
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON 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: NOTED THE WOMENS BATHROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING (LOW PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763799
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON 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: NOTED THE WOMENS BATHROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING (LOW PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441860
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1408268
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY RESTORED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGULARLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING ABOVE OVEN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473366
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SODA BOXES IN REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING ABOVE EXHAUST HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353411
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON 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: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including floor drain beneath the 3 comp sink.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Remove dusts accumulations from the hood above the turbo chef oven front food prep area and on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms.Also,repair rear exposed handsink slow draining.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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