Subway # 7659

166 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
American
Last inspected: Sep 1, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway # 7659 11 times, with records going back to 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 1, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 1, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway # 7659 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not holding water at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Oct 26, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BACK AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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90
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BACK AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED BACK UP AT FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND IN THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND 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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Sep 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BODILY FLUID SPILL KITS AND USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ON-SITE SPILL KITS OR PROVIDE SUPPLIES FROM SAMPLE CLEAN-UP POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Dec 13, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP IS NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY FOR THE WASTE WATER TO GO THROUGH THE TRAP. WATER IS DRAINING DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WASTE WATER GO THROUGH TRAP BEFORE DRAINAGE
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Nov 15, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMP SINK NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY TO DRAIN BACK INTO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT PROEPRLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AT THE CONNECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGR, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway # 7659 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway # 7659 on file is from Sep 1, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway # 7659?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway # 7659.

Has Subway # 7659's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway # 7659 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway # 7659 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.