Quizno's Sub
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Quizno's Sub stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE SODA DISPENCER IN THE FRONT SELF SERVE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM SODA AND JUICE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE SQUARE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND BADLY STAINED ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE A/C VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH FUNCTIONING LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING RIGHT ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STRIP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SPLATTER AND DUST UNDER THE DISPENCER OF THE SODA MACHINE AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF DUST UNDER THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE URINAL HANDLE WHEN FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Jul 15, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFIT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SODA CRATES BEING USED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS A MEANS OF STORING SODAS AND OTHER ITEMS ON TOP OF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY CLUTTER OF ITEMS STORED IN REAR ACROSS FROM THE DESK, NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATING UNIT, FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE CASH REGISTER (BAGS) ALSO OBSERVED BOXES STACKED ON THE FLOOR NEAR RESTROOM (INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE) AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO ASSURE PROPER CLEANING CAN BE DONE. AS WELL AS REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OTHER AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA AND JUICE SPLATTER BUILDING UP UNDER THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE SODA DISPENCER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHTS OUT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AS WELL IN THE REAR AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE ALL TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WHICH WILL AID IN ALL CLEANING PRACTICES.
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Aug 8, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE, OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIO AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS (VARIOUS COOKIES AND BROWNIES) DISPLAYED AT REGISTER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH DELI MEAT SANDWICHES IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. - PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION WALK-THRU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE, OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIO AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 25, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MEALS ON MENU COME WITH A DRINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLARIFY THAT ONLY HEALTH DRINKS SUCH AS THE ONES LISTED ABOVE CAN COME WITH CHILDREN'S MEAL.
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Jan 28, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MAKER ABOVE SELF SERVE COKE DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT ON. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SOUPS, SALADS, SUBS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2301137 ON 7/15/19. VIOLATION #58 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. OBSERVED NO CLEANING MATERIALS ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, SLICED ROAST BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR PEPSI MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT OVER DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Apr 27, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, COOKED SHIELD CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED SITE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOILS USED AS A LINER FOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT PREP AREA, LOCATED NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON SAID GREASE TRAP LID, AS WELL. INFORMED SITE THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REMOVE FOIL, RESURFACE/RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED DRY WALL ON RIGHT BOTTOM, SIDE WALL OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING DELI MEATS AND OTHER PREPARED SALADS NOT LABELED AT THE FRONT 2DR FRIDGE NEXT TO THE REGISTER AREA. MUST PROVIDE.All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING ON WALL NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT REAR AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN PLASTIC TUBES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1589041 DATED:12/01/2015.. 38 NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 03/01/2016 45 NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 03/01/2016 . INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/4/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE DRYWALL AROUND THE CORNER OF THE MOP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK.
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May 25, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quizno's Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quizno's Sub on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quizno's Sub?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Quizno's Sub.
Has Quizno's Sub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Quizno's Sub have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Quizno's Sub 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 Quizno's Sub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quizno's Sub is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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