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Madison Subway

120 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Madison Subway stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 21, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Madison Subway is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE IN BASEMENT OFFICE NOT ELEVATED.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST ELEVATE.MISSING BASBOARD TILE IN MOP CLOSET.MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN WALL AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME.MUST ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES FOR CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVER OF BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH COOLER BOTTOM SHELVES LOCATED ALONG THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BOOTHS AT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS. ALSO ON THE 1ST FLOOR SANDWICH MAKING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT UNDER 3COMP TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING UNITS MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION AND UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FL.
35
90
Jun 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AROUND DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA NOT GRADED PROPERLY TO CATCH WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO NO STANDING WATER AROUND DRAIN.
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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. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, PROVIDED WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DISPENSERS.
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90
Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. SLOW DRAINAGE AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madison Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madison Subway on file is from Jan 21, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Madison Subway?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Madison Subway.

Has Madison Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madison Subway have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Madison 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.

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