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BP

(Also Known As: BP/SUBWAY)

1955 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 75290

23
Total Inspections
15
Passed
2
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2025 Inspection

May 7, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 7, 2024 Inspection

March 7, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2023 Inspection

March 20, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY F...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2022 Inspection

February 8, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2021 Inspection

January 28, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP NEEDS TO BE CAULKED/SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK/SEAL AROUND THE PIPE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2020 Inspection

March 16, 2020• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2019 Inspection

October 17, 2019• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2019 Inspection

June 7, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR ICECREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN FRE

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2018 Inspection

July 16, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOTITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 24, 2017 Inspection

August 24, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE CORNERS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 1, 2016 Inspection

June 1, 2016• Recent Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE LEFT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2016 Inspection

May 19, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770675; 18 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2016 Inspection

May 12, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED W...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 9, 2015 Inspection

November 9, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAG...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2015 Inspection

March 26, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTI...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2015 Inspection

March 19, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMP...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2014 Inspection

August 29, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY SHELVINGS BP SERVICE STATION/CUSTOMER AREAS ARE D...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2014 Inspection

August 28, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2014 Inspection

August 27, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INT...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2013 Inspection

July 18, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NEED TO POST AND ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2012 Inspection

May 29, 2012• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SOUTH CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP, REMOVE THE ICE BUILDUP.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2011 Inspection

June 9, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2010 Inspection

April 19, 2010• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...

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