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Americana Submarine

December 14, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in rear prep area. Observed no paper towels at sink in employee restroom. Instructed must have soap and a sanitary means to dry hands (hand dryer or paper towels) at each hand sink / washbowl sink at all times. Operator provided during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (Italian beef, sandwiches, etc.) being prepped/served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked, and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Found previous minor violation # 45 not corrected from report # 2071391, date 7/25/17. Must correct the following violation: OBSERVED STAFF WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in walk in cooler without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
code 30
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed leak at 3 base of faucet of 3 compartment sink. Must repair leak. Observed hand sink separating from the wall/ in disrepair. Must reattached and fill space between sink and wall. Must repair and maintain same. Observed dry storage items stored directly under sewage waste pipe. Must completely encase sewage pipe, or relocate items stored underneath. Must maintain same.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Observed no thermometers in beverage or prep coolers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
code 40
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Observed wash cloths improperly stored on counter. Must properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 25, 2017: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.