Subway 275
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2013, Subway 275 has 20 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway 275 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS CLOGGED AND OUT OF ORDER STAFF INDICATED THEY HAVE OUT OF ORDER AND BACKING UP SINCE FRIDAY 9/5/25 STAFF INDICATED THEY ARE USING SHOE STORE IN PLAZA TOILET ROOM. WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED WATER FILLS BOWL BUT DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, DELI MEATS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
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Mar 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER.
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Jan 5, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.
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Apr 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO VIEW AT THIS TIME FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.MUST MAINTAIN .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPX."3/4-1 GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF REHEATING OF FOODS THAT ARE HELD ON HOT HOLDING LINE SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST- 71.1F,81.1F,90.9F AND 2.5LBS. COOKED MEAT BALLS- 107.1F. HAS BEEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 2HOURS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST REHEAT FOODS TO 165.0F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F FOR HOT HOLDING.COS.APPX. 7.5LBS. $17.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDE AT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE TAKEN ONLY A INFRARED THERMOMETER AVAILABLE WHICH IS FOR SURFACE TEMEPERATURE TAKING.MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MANAGER HAD TO SEND HER CHILD TO THE STORE TO GET SOAP AT THIS TIME.SOAP IS NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC FOOD BASKETS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES ARE NOW REMOVED FROM SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ITEMS AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPX."3/4-1 GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a black, mold-like build up on the interior portions of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt buildup on the floor under the front prep area around the safe. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANATIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOILET WATER TANK WITHOUT A COVER AT THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER BEHIND VEGETABLE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WOMENS BATHROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING (LOW PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WOMENS BATHROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING (LOW PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Oct 21, 2014
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: OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY RESTORED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGULARLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING ABOVE OVEN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SODA BOXES IN REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING ABOVE EXHAUST HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including floor drain beneath the 3 comp sink.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remove dusts accumulations from the hood above the turbo chef oven front food prep area and on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms.Also,repair rear exposed handsink slow draining.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway 275 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway 275 on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway 275?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Subway 275.
Has Subway 275's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 275 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway 275 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 275 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 275 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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