Subway 50886
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Subway 50886 stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
Subway 50886's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Electric fly swatter placed near food prep table, instructed to remove.
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May 1, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outside garbage dumpster covers are wide open, and trash bags are overflowing. I was instructed to keep the garbage from overflowing with lids closed to prevent rodents from feeding. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(B).
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN STEAK BEING THAWED IN COLD STANDING WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WHITE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD TO BE HEAVILY SCORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OF THE PLASTIC LIDS FOR THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE BROKEN OR CRACKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE LIDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS STRIPPED, MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN DELI CASE HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 47.8F AND CHICKEN AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO BE SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTIAN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS STRIPPED, MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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May 26, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMTHERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN FACILITY UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 18, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND: CHICKEN, TURKEY, BEEF AND TUNA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 51F. ALL COLD HOLMAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. APPROX20 LBS OF PRODUCT AT $70 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSALIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED MEAT BALLS AT 118F; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MEATBALLS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMTHERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN FACILITY UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 19, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Jan 24, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS AND CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEANING PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEANING KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CARDBOARD BOXES) FROM AROUND THE SIDE EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Mar 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWHICHES(HAM,TURKEY,TUNA AND CHICKEN)AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SHEVLING INSIDE PAPER GOOD STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE AREA AROUND IT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Feb 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR CORNER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE CEILING AROUND IT IN NEED OF CLEANING. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND SPIDER WEBS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 11, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. SERVICE LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURE OF 57.3F TO 61.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 48.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 46.1F AND 48.7F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 3LBS ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES ALSO FOUND AT 47.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXECESSIVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Sep 13, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway 50886 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway 50886 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway 50886?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Subway 50886.
Has Subway 50886's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 50886 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway 50886 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 50886 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 50886 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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