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SUBWAY

5040 S Cottage Grove AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SUBWAY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631278

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

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

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
673304

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. TRASH, DEBRIS, SUBWAY SANDWICH WRAPPERS, TOMATOES, PEPPERS, ETC ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H77427.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE DRIP TRAY, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, ICE DISPENSER, SINKS, PREP TABLES, CUP HOLDERS, SHELVES UNDER CASH REGISTER AND PREP COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL IN LOCKER ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREAS AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS NEAR ICE MACHINE. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTING NEAR REAR DOOR. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ABOVE MICROWAVE OVEN SOUP HOLDING UNITS, ETC.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM LOCKER ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE COFFEE CREAMER, STIRRERS, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM CLEANING EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531495

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: FOUND COUNTERTOPS NOT WIPED DOWN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT MOPPED AND SWEPT AT FRONY OF PREMISES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES ETC.)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
417223

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 5040 S Cottage Grove 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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,CUTTING BOARDS,ALL PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND WASH BOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRONT PREP COOLER,REAR PREP TABLE AND UNDER CABINETS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASE BOARDS AROUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN DINING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
417215

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER FRONT PREP LINE COOLER,IN CABINET UNDER PREP LINE COOLER,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,CUTTING BOARDS,ALL PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND WASH BOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRONT PREP COOLER,REAR PREP TABLE AND UNDER CABINETS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASE BOARDS AROUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN DINING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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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 25182.

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