Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway 31 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM A DARK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE ORANGE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINIS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DARK SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH A BROKEN FAUCET AND COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER LEFT WALL AND THE RIGHT LOWER FRONT WALL OF THE UTILITY SINK AREA BROKEN AND OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Aug 7, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, TUNA, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST STAINS FROM RUSTED NAILS AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EDGES OF THE PART OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT THE ICE FALSS THROUGH. INSTRUCTED TO STOP USING ICE FROM MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED FOR REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND THE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF BLACK GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING,BREEDING AND HARBORING.
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Oct 3, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES ON BP STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT,
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FROST BUILDUP NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER FAN GUARD IN SUBWAY AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC/GARBAGE UNDER SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON BP AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND OUT IN SMALL STORAGE AREA LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SUBWAY BACK DOOR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY ON BP SHELVING- FACILITY STORAGE AREA WHERE FOOD/SINGLE USE ARTICLES IS LOCATED. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR NEAR BP STORAGE HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Jul 26, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN BEVERAGE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA USED TO WASH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT: CHICKEN AT 45.9F, TUNA SALAD AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 47.7F, TURKEY AT 48.7F, AND DELI MEATS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PRODUCING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK, FUZZY SLIME ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, MELT 3 LOADS OF ICE BEFORE USING AGAIN, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA USED TO WASH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BATHROOMS. MUST PRPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSDERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED WITH OUT SANITIZER, SANITIZER SOLUTION READING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION. FOUND NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. MANAGER BROUGHT SANITIZER FROM ANOTHER LOCATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SANITIZER SET UP WITH CORRECT CONCENTRATION NOW READING AT 200 PARTS PER MILLION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MEATBALLS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. TEMPERATURE OF TCF FOOD AT ( 114.0F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS HOT HOLDING AT 135.F OR HIGHER. FOOD REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE AND DISCARDED-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN ( TCF)FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( REHEATING MEATBALL, MAKING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A)OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED ( IE COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR). NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 MANGER MADE REPAIRS TO FAUCET AT INSPECTION AND COLD WATER IS NOW PROVIDE AT SINK-COS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 PERSON ON DUTY NOT PERSON IN CHARGE AND NOT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A)(B 1-3,4-7)(A) PREPACKAGED ICE BAGS NOT LABELED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED ICE THAT PREPACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE HAVE LABELS. NAME ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT, WEIGHT,ETC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100- 0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food and debris on surface of shelving unit, in cabinet at front self service beverage stations. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored/resting inside ice machine, in rear next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove and store scoop in designated food grade container. Maintain at all times.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA,NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD INSIDE COOLER.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME,THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TUNA AT 44.6F,TURKEY AT 45.1F,CHICKEN AT 47.7F.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVED CARDBOARD ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE GAS STATION SIDE, WITH BOTTLED STARBUCKS COFFEE AND BOTTLED JUICE. DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) OF THE GAS STATION SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE GAS STATION SIDE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE OF THE GAS STATION SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER ,UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL DISPLAY SHELVINGS OF THE GAS STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE PREP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD/CANOPY ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN,SOUPS,BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ICE AND STARTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS, HEAVY ACCUMULATION ON MATERIAL AND JUNK (MILK CRATES, BOXES ETC) THROUGHOUT FLOOR OF THE OUTER EXTERIOR STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF SUBWAY RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. BY THE END OF INSPECTION MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.STILL RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILT UP ON CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE DISPLAY FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN ESPECIALLY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES DRINKS ON PREP TABLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRINKS LIDED.
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90
Jul 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) THE BOTTOM PART OF A SIDE DOOR TO THE ALLEY (SUBWAY SIDE) IS NOT PROPERLY RODENT/PEST PROOF (ABOUT 1/2 TO AN INCH GAP. THE STRIP HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS OR FOOD STAINS (MILK/JUICES).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP HANDSINK FAUCET LEAKING, MUST FIX.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Oct 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THE DOOR TO THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR THE NEW BUILDING. THERE IS A LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, BUT LAST SERVICE REPORT IS FROM 5/4/11 WHEN THE OLD BUILDING WAS STILL IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO WASTE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ONSITE AND NO SIGNED CONTRACT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER FOR BOTH RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES ETC. WITH CONSTRUCTION DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE BOXES OF STOCK OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HALLWAY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF THE REAR HALLWAY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
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Oct 6, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 28, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 11, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-compartment sink pipe leaking under middle compartment. Must repair and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway.
Has Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Bp & Subway — Bp & Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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