Subway 7709
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2023
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Inspectors have visited Subway 7709 19 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 22, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 22, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “approved thawing methods used”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway 7709 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VENT/FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SLIMY PINK SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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May 21, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT BOWLS NOT IN USE UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 22, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS. HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING FOOD INSIDE SINK STORED IN CONTAINER THAWING WITH COLD WATER RUNNING ON FOOD PRODUCT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY THAWING FROZEN PACKAGED FOOD IN HAND SINK. MUST THAW FOOD IN PREP SINK OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY.
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Jun 28, 2018
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 DOOR SWEEP DAMAGED AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 7-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 46.9F TO 48.7F, AND APPROX 5-LB OF STEAK AT 53.8F, 1-LB OF CORN BEEF 46.9F AND TUNA 46.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI.APPROX COST $ 80.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PROVIDE
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Feb 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found the following previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1937335, dated 6/23/16: # 33 OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE (SLIGHT BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. Ice machine has large amounts of orange and black slimy-mold like substances throughout upper interior panel of ice machine. Must correct previous minor violation. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found several boxes stored directly on the floor in rear of kitchen. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground at all times to allow proper cleaning.
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Jun 23, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE (SLIGHT BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCLEAN DUST PAN STORED ON WALL NEAR MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
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Mar 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE RESTROOM. FOUND RESTROOM MESSY DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS OR DIRT.
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Nov 13, 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 ALONG WALLBASE UNDER PREP TABLES AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK AND PREP TALES AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Jun 20, 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 AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM AND AT ALL CORNERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD 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 DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENTS IN THE RESTROOM AND AT CEILING FANS AT CEILING IN THE MAIN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON THE BOTTON RIGHT CONDENSER OF THE FRONT COOLER-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLS, MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS OR DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Oct 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHUTE.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 23, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND KEEP INTERIOR OF CABINET DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WASHROOM TOILET BOWL HANDLE LOOSE AND SODA MACHINE WATER LEAKING INSIDE CABINET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Aug 30, 2010
Reinspection
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA & AT DISHROOM MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST.
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Aug 23, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES IN REAR WALL/CEILING AT MOP SINK & DRY STORAGE AREA; 5-ON THE WALL ABOVE THE BATHROOM DOOR. mUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
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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. FLOOR DRAINS THRUOUT, ESPECIALLY BY SODA DISPENSER, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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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 WALLS/FOOD STAINS IN REAR AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway 7709 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway 7709 on file is from Mar 22, 2023. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway 7709?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway 7709.
Has Subway 7709's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 7709 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway 7709 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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