THE SUBMARINE PIER INC.
4048 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL, 60632
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 11, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.7-52.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM(49.6F), SALAMI(45.7F), CAPICOLA(52.0F), SLICED TOMATOES(52.2F), MILK(49.6F), TURKEY(49.1F), BEEF(46.2F), TUNA(46.8F), CHEESE SLICES(50.7-51.1F), ROAST BEEF(49.1F), CORNED BEEF(46.0F), PASTRAMI(49.1F), BUTTER(48.4-50.7F), HALF AND HALF(48.4F) AND PIZZA PUFFS(46.0-47.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $150 WEIGHING 25LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES AND BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SAID SHELVING UNITS, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED RUST ON LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED CASES OF SODA STORED ON FLOOR AND ELEVATED WITH CONTAINER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT, SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
AT TIME OF INSPECTION EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.