SUN-SUB & PHILLY'S
5542 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL, 60639
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 14, 2025
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER: TZATZIKI SAUCE 47.3 F, SOUR CREAM 47.7 F, SLICED TOMATOES 46.6 F, SLICED CHEESES 49.1 F, MAYO 49.1 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE, TARTAR SAUCE, DRESSING) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION
- 33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF 6 DOOR PREP COOLER 52.9 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNITS TAGGED
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND REAR "DR.PEPPER" COOLER SHELVES, FRONT ONE AND TWO DOOR 7 UP COOLER, AND FRONT 2 DOOR DR. PEPPER COOLER SHELVES WITH MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RUSTED SHELVES ARE TO BE RESTORED & REFINISHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON SHELVES IN WHITE TALL FREEZER BETWEEN FRONT HOT HOLD STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE STORED BETWEEN DRY/CANNED GOODS SHELF AND TALL FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.