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SUBWAY

7549-7551 N PAULINA ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUBWAY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638496

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627539

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611149

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA AT 67.7F; HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM AT 67.9F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 67.6F TO 75.5F.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 67.7F.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 70.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. WATER WILL NOT BE USED FOR HALF HOUR.GAVE THE OWNER TIME FOR THE HOT WATER TANK TO REACH PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. AT 1:30PM HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS:THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEMP OF 113.4F TO 114.6F; REAR HANDWASHING SINK 109.3F; FRONT HANDWASHING SINK 106.5F; BOTH WASHROOM AT TEMP OF 105F AND 104F.INSTRUCTED TO RESUME OPERATION AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR WATER TEMPERATURE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588197

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD PALET USED FOR TO STORE ITEMS DELIVERED NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALSO REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS WELDED(ABOVE THE SOAP COMPARTMENT),HOWEVER NOT A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHROOM HAS BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE BOWL AND SPLASH GUARD.REPAIR ISSUE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.REPLACE NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING(VERY DARK) INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571874

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562880

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SHEET TRAYS AND A BLACK BIN STORED ON THE TOP OF THE SHELVING UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH WATER. THE WATER WAS DRIPPING FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM SAID SHELVING UNIT AND REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH A DIAMOND RING AND A BRACELET ON WHILE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS' CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS WEAR APPROPRIATE JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD TRAYS AND FOOD BASKETS STORED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID UTENSILS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKING FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ 48 F, BUT THE FOOD IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS ALL MEETING COMPLIANCE OF 41 F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR EQUIP THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH AN ADEQUATE THERMOMETER FOR THE UNITS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT ALL SHELVING UNITS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497690

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497421

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-23-2020 INSPECTION # 2366168. VIOLATION 53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. VIOLATION 58.NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366168

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285622

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282608

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT REAR AREA BY THE DOOR (SOUTH AREA), CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-25-19,REPORT #2280003. #16)OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT ICE MACHINE(SELF DISPENSER,IN DINING AREA). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED TODAY 4-4-19 STILL OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,TOP PART: KNOBS, WATER TUBE AND PANELS NOT DETAILED CLEANED,STILL WITH BLACK SLIME.ICE BIN WHICH IS ATTACHED TO MENTIONED UNIT,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL(ABOVE ICE CUBES) WITH BLACK SLIME DANGLING FROM MENTIONED PANEL. ALSO THE SIDE PANELS AND FRONT METAL PANEL(LEFT AREA)WITH BLACK SLIME. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE,BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-24-18,REPORT #2222798 #58- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090 TODAY 4-4-19 VIOLATION REMAINS: NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. AGAIN PAPER SAMPLE WAS GIVEN AND EXPLAINED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280003

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 7549-7551 N PAULINA ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE A CITY SANITATION FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED: DELI MEATS,CHICKEN MEATBALLS ETC.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLE MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED - -

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT ICE MACHINE(SELF DISPENSER,IN DINING AREA). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT REAR AREA BY THE DOOR(SOUTH AREA),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-24-18,REPORT #2222798 #58- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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