Food Safety Report: New Best Sub, 3334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60651 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 14, 2026
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed improper thawing being done with frozen beef pizza pies in rear storage area. Thawing must occur with food being placed in the cooler over night. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures. (manager corrected).

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area. (manager provided).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19---observed raw wood shelves in the rear storage area. Instructed to paint or seal the shelves and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11---observed a torn door gasket inside of the front 2 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: previous inspection report summary from (4/27/26) was not displayed visible to the customers. Today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b), citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov