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COMMERCIAL SUB, INC.

8904 S COMMERCIAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

COMMERCIAL SUB, INC. has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 25, 2011. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2015, found no infractions.

3 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 2013. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 2013. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 24 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR WATER HEATER ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE CREAM MACHINE, COUNTERS, IN ALL AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SECURE 3-COMP SINK AND WASHBOWL TO WALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 54.3F AND REACH-IN COOLER 53.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SLICED TOMATOES 54.3F, RAW BEEF PATTIES 56.4F, SOUR CREAM 53.9F STORED IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR WATER HEATER ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE CREAM MACHINE, COUNTERS, IN ALL AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SECURE 3-COMP SINK AND WASHBOWL TO WALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(GROUND BEEF,IT BEEF/SANDWICHES) WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST COMPLETE DETAIL CLEANING(DEBRIS,GREASE BUILD UP)ON FOOD EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES,DEEPB FRYERS PREP TABLES ETC.
  6. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AFTER TALKING ON PHONE THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD/ SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS.CDI-CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THRU-OUT ON PREMISES,AT ALL SINKS.FOUND ONLY COLD WATER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT STORAGE AND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES,AND MORE THAN 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CO FOR TREATMENT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SERVICES NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EVERYTHING,IE TABLES ,COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES,HAND SINKS ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT ENTIRE PREMISES,UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,WASHROOM HEATER ROOM,COOLERS ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN PREMISES.MUST RLACE ALL FLOOR TILES ON PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR.CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA,ETC.ALSO LARGE HOLE/OPENING IN FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.MUST SEAL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING IN HOT WATER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE OPENING.ALSO UNCLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ON ALTTACHED CEILING EQUIPMENT,(IE CEILING FAN,LIGHTS,VENT PIOES ETC).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKY PIPE UNDER WASHROOM HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED.CLUTTERED.MUST ORGANIZE.ALSO MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE WASTE CANS.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND PREMISES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58F.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST BE SERVICED/REPAIED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER,CHICKEN WINGS-58.2,CHICKEN BREASTS-55.8FPERCH FISH-52.8F,AND EGGS-56F. ALL FOOS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED TOTAL,APPROX-$50.00/25LBS.MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES,10-GNATS,3-FLIES,AND 21-MICE DROPPINGS AROUND CLUTTRT IN STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WASHROOM SINK CABINET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.ALSO INSTALL MISSING LID ON TOILET.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD,GREASE,DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES EXTERIOR SURFACES,DEEP FRYER,GRILL,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP HAND SINK,COOLERS INTERIOR,EXTERIOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER POP STORAGE CRATES IN STORE ROOM,PREP AREA,WASHROOM.ETC.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS,BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN.BLACK DEBRIS ON BASEBOARDS.MUST CLEAN WALLS/BASEBOARDS OR PAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GREASE TRAP,RUSTY.MUST REPAIR/PAINT.ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.ALL VENTS IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN PREP AREA.CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED OVEN IN REAR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.CLEAN/MAINTAIN REAR STORE ROOM.GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN-BLACK,IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST / REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.ALSO REAR BOX FREEZER RUSTY EXTERIOR INSTRUCED TO REMOVE RUST SEAL OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, HOOD FILTER, TABLE STORAGE AREA , GRILL, FRYER, COFFEE MACHINE AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS REAR AND FRONT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND WALLS HAVE GREASE AND DUST ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CEILING FANS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT PREMISES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER. NEED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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