Canvass
Jun 29, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Best Sub Incorporated
3156 W Chicago Ave
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8 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jun 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 22, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5Other
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-13-2025, REPORT #2612167. #58--2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 6, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE PAN AND PROCEED TO USE PAN WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE SANITIZED AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. THE MANAGER SET UP SANITIZER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND TOMATOES, 2 POUNDS OF CHEESE, AND 1 POUND TZATZIKI SAUCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 2 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN PLUG DOES NOT FIT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATELY SIZED DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NEAR THE GRIDDLE AREA WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 12, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 9, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SERVICE SINK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 1, 2024
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER NOZZLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE PROVIDED WITH HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1 FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2563346, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2022, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #47 TO REPAIR AND REMOVE TAPE FROM THE CHEST FREEZER AND TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, #49 TO CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVING, AND TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WRAPPED WITH TAPE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD AND SOIL DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND SOIL BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVING AROUND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SOIL BUILDUP ON RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 30 POUNDS OF ITALIAN BEEF, 2 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF, 5 POUNDS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE, 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS TURKEY, AND 10 POUNDS OF HAM ($500): PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 23Food source and labeling
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND PLACED INTO ANOTHER CONTAINER WITHOUT 7-DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER DISPLAY 7-DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF ITALIAN BEEF, 1 POUND OF TURKEY, AND 1 POUND OF HAM ( $25) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52 F; OBSERVED 3 COOLERS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO BEING DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL COOLERS. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOOD IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION ON SITE. OBSERVED 25 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERVICE AREA, DISH AREA, AND OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUBBER-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUBBER-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO MAKE SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZER CHESTS AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FAN IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SERVICE SINK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source