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DOWNTOWN BP & SUBWAY

750 N WELLS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60610
30
Total Inspections
23.3%
Pass Rate
22
Failures

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2025

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH A BROKEN FAUCET AND COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE ORANGE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAINIS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DARK SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER LEFT WALL AND THE RIGHT LOWER FRONT WALL OF THE UTILITY SINK AREA BROKEN AND OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 7, 2024

Result: Pass
0 violations

Jul 31, 2024

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, TUNA, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST STAINS FROM RUSTED NAILS AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EDGES OF THE PART OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT THE ICE FALSS THROUGH. INSTRUCTED TO STOP USING ICE FROM MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED FOR REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025(A) CITATION ISSUED.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND THE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF BLACK GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING,BREEDING AND HARBORING.

Oct 3, 2023

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY ON BP SHELVING- FACILITY STORAGE AREA WHERE FOOD/SINGLE USE ARTICLES IS LOCATED. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR NEAR BP STORAGE HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES ON BP STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT,;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FROST BUILDUP NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER FAN GUARD IN SUBWAY AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC/GARBAGE UNDER SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON BP AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND OUT IN SMALL STORAGE AREA LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SUBWAY BACK DOOR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 26, 2022

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 11, 2021

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN BEVERAGE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Aug 5, 2020

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA USED TO WASH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

Jul 29, 2020

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA USED TO WASH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PRODUCING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK, FUZZY SLIME ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, MELT 3 LOADS OF ICE BEFORE USING AGAIN, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT: CHICKEN AT 45.9F, TUNA SALAD AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 47.7F, TURKEY AT 48.7F, AND DELI MEATS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

Jan 8, 2020

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSDERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BATHROOMS. MUST PRPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND MUST MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Jun 21, 2019

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED WITH OUT SANITIZER, SANITIZER SOLUTION READING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION. FOUND NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. MANAGER BROUGHT SANITIZER FROM ANOTHER LOCATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SANITIZER SET UP WITH CORRECT CONCENTRATION NOW READING AT 200 PARTS PER MILLION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

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