Subway 26199

2851 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: May 9, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Subway 26199 has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 9, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 9, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway 26199 on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
May 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
2 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: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAP PREP AREA: MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PURCHASED FROM A STORE NEXT STORE FOR THE RESTAURANT UPON REQUEST. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN AT DISHWASH ROOM.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER LOCATED ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT STORED IN THE THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING. FOUND VARIOUS PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON A SHELVING RACK IN THE REAR AREA HOLDING PICKLES, JALAPENOS PEPPERS AND DIFFERENT DRESSINGS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SODA-IN-A-BOX AREA IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SODA SPILLS.
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Mar 19, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,NOT POSSESSING A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATION MUST HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF APPROVED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IS DIRTY BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,NOT POSSESSING A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATION MUST HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF APPROVED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Nov 12, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOOR, NOT GOING INTO SEWER LINE, AND MUST REPAIR SINK DRAIN STOPPER, SINK NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE: BOTTOM COUNTER AREA UNDER POP MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE,
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Feb 20, 2013
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: VENTILATION COVER BY THE WATER HEATER AND ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA, MICROWAVE OVENS, CABINETS AND SODA MACHINE.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. MUST CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 18, 2010
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 26199 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 26199 on file is from May 9, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway 26199?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Subway 26199.

Has Subway 26199's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 26199 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway 26199 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.