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New L A Submarine, Inc.: health inspection history

8603 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

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Address: 8603 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Feb 13, 2026
License number: 2289386
Latest inspection: Feb 13, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 7 inspections, Nov 25, 2022 to Feb 13, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 2 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 47 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Feb 13, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Apr 29, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 1, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER BY THE FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THE LID IS DAMAGED AND WARPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR UNATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 21, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-307.11 OBSERVED THE SCOOP IN THE CHICKEN FLOUR BIN SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR. INSTURCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP IN ORDER TO KEEP HANDLE OF THE SCOOP FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A BOWL WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GARBAGE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SEVERELY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE ENTIRE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REOVE GREASE OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLICER FOR ONIONS STORED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 13, 2023 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SCOOP IN THE CHICKEN FLOUR BIN SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR. INSTURCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP IN ORDER TO KEEP HANDLE OF THE SCOOP FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A BOWL WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLICER FOR ONIONS STORED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 5, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS RANGING 49.2-57.3 F SUCH AS ITLIAN BEEF MEAT (49.2 F), SLICED DELI TURKEY MEAT (51.0 F), SLICED DELI HAM MEAT (51.4 F), SLICED CORN BEEF (49.2 F), SLICED TOMATOES (57.3 F), SLICED LETTUCE (53.7 F), SLICED CHEESE (52.3 F). MANAGER DISCARDED ND DENATURED ALL THE TCS FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTEDD THE MANAGER THEY MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING…
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CHICKEN FLOUR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE SHELVING UNIT, UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STORAGE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID FLOUR TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FLOUR DEBRIS. ALSO, SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AT ALL THE SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALLS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPLATTERS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALLS.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICING PREP TABLE THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY MISSING ALLERGEN CERTIFCATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAINH RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 25, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BOTH CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY GIVEN GRACE PERIOD FOR VIOLATION AS NOTED IN REPORT #2385928 DATED 8-11-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45 F TO 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF CHICKEN 7 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM, 15 POUNDS OF CHEESE ($250). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED COOLER UNIT WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL FREEZER CHESTS WITH WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS ABOVE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.