Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway

1916 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway has been inspected eight times since 2020. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE TOILETS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS, FRONT SERVING COLD HOLD UNIT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK BROKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB. OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEAKING WHEN RUNNING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET SEAT AND TOILET FIXTURES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. DRIED BODILY FLUID OBSERVED ON THE MENTIONED FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ON TOP OF THE HALF-ICED TEA AND HALF LEMONADE MACHINE STORED IN THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER AREA, IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOOR MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT 50F. NO TCS FOODS WERE AFFECTED. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ON TOP OF THE HALF-ICED TEA AND HALF LEMONADE MACHINE STORED IN THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER AREA, IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOOR MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. ALSO INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING ON SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON DUTY IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.
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May 13, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway.

Has Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sat Kaival Food Inc/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 Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway is inspected roughly once per year on average.