Subway #23983

1529 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

American

Last inspected: Feb 1, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Subway #23983 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 1, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway #23983 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 1, 2010

Tag Removal

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: SEE REPORT # 160229 FROM 1-21-2010.

Jan 21, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. UNDER COUNTER COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG SIDE & UNDER COOLERS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER PREP TABLES AND IN REAR AROUND MOP SINK.

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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY.

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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway #23983 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway #23983 on file is from Feb 1, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway #23983?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway #23983.

Has Subway #23983's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway #23983 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway #23983 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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