Subway 44839

630 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Subway 44839 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Subway 44839's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2570954 CONDUCTED ON 2/8/23.THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 8, 2023

Complaint

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TURKEY, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE TWO FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Dec 6, 2022

License

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: HANDSINKIN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. SMALL LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: LIGHT NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 44839 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 44839 on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway 44839?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway 44839.

Has Subway 44839's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 44839 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway 44839 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Subway 44839 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 44839 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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