Subway # 26771

35 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2016, Subway # 26771 has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE DUMPSTER AREA WITH WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE RECEPTACLES ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 19, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59F-49F, 1 LBS OF TUNA AT 49F, 1 LB OF CHICKEN AT 59F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED ACCUMULATED SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches, soups, etc.) are being prepped and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked, and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed large gap around pipe under washbowl sink in ladies restroom. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed prep coolers in front prep area without thermometers visible. Must place thermometers in all coolers in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMS ARE IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 31, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway # 26771 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway # 26771 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway # 26771?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway # 26771.

Has Subway # 26771's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway # 26771 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway # 26771 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 Subway # 26771 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway # 26771 is inspected roughly once per year on average.