Subway #44541
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
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Subway #44541 appears in inspection records 27 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway #44541 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SODA MACHINE SHELF IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, BEEF, TUNA, CUT TOMATOES, CUT LEAFY GREENS, OTHER TCS FOODS) AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES, BETWEEN 47.8F AND 55.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 90 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE LINE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW (INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO CEASE USE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SODE MACHINE SHELF IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Cooling unit drain line broken, condensating wast water drawing in a bucket inside, Instructed to repair.
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Apr 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2553963 CONDUCTED ON 04/05/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#57) 2-102.13: FOUND FOOD HANDLER TRAINING EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 5, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN READ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER TRAINING EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jan 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS(SANDWICHES,SOUP, SALADS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Dec 3, 2020
License
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE EDGE OF REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR CARDBOARD BOXES, POP , ETC. MUST MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Nov 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT ON SITE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT BOX WITH SPINACH WAS OPENED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR BY FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCH OF THE FLOOR
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER LID OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN WITH GARBAGE, TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN AREA. KEEP GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 20- 8 OZ ( APPROX 10-LBS) OF LOWFAT MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 57.8F TO 60.0F INSIDE OF FRONT COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN MILK AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL MILK REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI. COST APPROX $ 15.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 10, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on the underside of ice dispenser, inside the upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found cracked tile on floor in front of 2 door cooler, in rear kitchen. Must repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found ceiling vent hanging from ceiling in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found faucet in ladies room leaking. Must repair and maintain same.
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Aug 24, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY(FAILED SUMMARY) NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DATED 2-17-2016 FROM REPORT # 1950592.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN,MISSING TILES AT LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO GARBAGE.MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER UNDER TOASTER OVEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW,-CDI.COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. APPROX 3 LBS OF TUNA AT 45.8F,1-LB ROAST BEEF AT 47.3F,6 LBS OF TURKEY AT 45.7F, 45.0F, APPROX 5 LBS OF STEAK AT 48.5F,CHICKEN-53.0F,45.0F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGERS AND DISCARDED AT APPROX 15-LBS/COST $ 65.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 28-LIVE INSECTS,(GNATS) THRU-OUT PREP AREAS ON WALLS, STORAGE SUPPLY BOXES AND FLYING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WALLS. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN,MISSING TILES AT LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO GARBAGE.MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOM DOOR ENTRANCE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT LARGE FRONT WINDOWS SILLS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK WHERE IT MEETS WITH CAULKING TO THE LEFT OF THE LARGE FAUCET TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Apr 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMLATION AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS AND AT THE SERVICE LINE ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR.
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Apr 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND AT FRONT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS COATS, BAGS AND BACKPACKS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER AREA IN THE BACK IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR
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Jul 25, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST KEEP CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVEN ARE DUSTY, MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FRONT PREP LINE CUTTING BOARD (IN FRONT OF MEATBALLS) SURFACE WITH DISCOLORED PITS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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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. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
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May 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
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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 SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND TOMATOE PREP TABLE (REAR PREP). MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Mar 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must fix splash guard to the left of prep sink in rear prep area, & to the right of rear handsink.
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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. Fan guards of walk-in cooler, with dust build-up must be cleaned.
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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 of walk-in cooler need detailed cleaning, due to food debris/dirt
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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. Dusty bathroom vents must be kept clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway #44541 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway #44541 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway #44541?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Subway #44541.
Has Subway #44541's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway #44541 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway #44541 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 #44541 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #44541 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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