Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUBWAY on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643576
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove 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.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643005
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED PREP HANDSINK (70F). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TURKEY AT 48.1F AND HAM 47.1F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $200 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630446
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SANWICHES, WRAPS, AND SOUPS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE A FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISHWASH PREP AREA LEAKING WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGH SIDE SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611622
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE MEN WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602690
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING / GAPS ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPINGS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET BELOW THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILSS AND DEBRIS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588873
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569613
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE SODA NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PTRAP ON HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BETWEEN BREAD RACKS IN FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564573
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SINKS, PREP TABLES, SODA SYRUP BOX STAND, BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALL AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED HER TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511005
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356847
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUESD ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356376
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHILI 57.1F AND CHEESE 55.4F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND $70 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE UNUSED TOILET ROOM/STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUESD ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282364
Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE
Recorded violations
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60615
154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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