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SUBWAY

5040 S Cottage Grove AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUBWAY on .

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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.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268705

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: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AND ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS(MEATBALLS 114-124F AND CHICKEN BREAST 102-119F) IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HIGHER. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ESTIMATED WT. AND VALUE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR HAND WASH SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE LINE OF FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213911

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 (A-D) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AREA NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES OF BELOW IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA. FOOD SITTING OUT ON CART FROM YESTERDAY. MEAT BALLS AT 56.7 DEGREES, CHICKEN AT 58.5 DGEREES F, BLACK BEAN PATTY 68.7 DEGREES, ETC. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN TEMPERATURE. APPROX. 20 POUNDS $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ON CART ABOVE 41 DEGREES F. PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) STATED FOOD WAS LEFT OUT LASTNIGHT TO THAW. PIC VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF TEMPRATURE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 (B) OBSERVED HAND SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982716

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE

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

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: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 118.5F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $20 OF CHICKEN. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN CEILING TILES NEAR VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. PROPERLY SECUE VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631711

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove 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: MUST REPLACE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED LID AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM ALONG THE REAR WALL IN THE DINING AREA.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631287

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY PROPER TEMPERATURE.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED LID AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN VENT COVERS, TOILETS, PREP SURFACES, SINKS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES AS NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER, THE ICE MACHINE AND THE MOP SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION. MUST REPAIR WORN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM ALONG THE REAR WALL IN THE DINING AREA.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2446580.

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