SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was J J & Atomic Sub last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Sep 4, 2024 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has J J & Atomic Sub ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 4, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Canvass
Oct 29, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 1, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR, SEASONINGS, CHICKEN BREADING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED SPOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BETWEEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID CLOTHS IN SOULTION AT LEAST 50PPM 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.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND DRAINPIPE OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 19, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
3-601.11OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR, SEAS ONINGS, CHICKEN BREADING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
4-901.12 OBSERVED SPOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BETWEEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID CLOTHS IN SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 12, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES, 2 LBS ITALIAN BEEF, 2 LBS COOKED RED PEPPER, 6 LBS HAMBURGER PATTIES, 4 LBS SLICED GYRO MEAT, 8 LBS SLICED CHEESE, 4 LBS TATZIKI SAUCE ALL RANGING BETWEEN 48.5-55F ALL STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $300. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT @58F WHILE STORING TCS (GYRO, ITALINA BEEF, CHOPPED TOMATOES, CHEESE) FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. 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.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR, SEASONINGS, CHICKEN BREADING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP, IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINKS AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, ON LEDGE UNDERNEATH SECURITY SYSTEM, INSIDE EMPTY CONTAINER USED FOR FLOUR, ON TOP OF HOT WATER TANK AND STORAGE SHELF LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM, IN FRONT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS WHERE CANDY AND CANNED BEVERAGES ARE STORED. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
OBSERVED SPOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BETWEEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID CLOTHS IN SOULTION AT LEAST 50PPM 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.
OBSERVED SLICING MACHINE EXTERIOR SURFACES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLD UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED WHITE SHELVING RACKS AND INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER IN REAR PREP WITH MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON SAID SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR FOR CHICKEN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 13, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES IN THE WASHROOM, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FURNACE, ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE FURNACE WHERE POP IS STORED AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT CORNER AREA NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATOR STORING POP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR FOR CHICKEN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND OTHER HEAVY 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 4, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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.