Subway
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 23 times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTEDTO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INFRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP (DISHWASHING AREA).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Aug 3, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL GAPS IN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Jul 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.0 F AND 47.9 F HELD INSIDE SANDWICH LINE COOLER- HAM, CHEESES, ROAST BEEF, DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SAID SANDWICH LINE COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT 6 LBS VALUED AT $48.00.
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Jan 27, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED HOLE AT LEFT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE ON WALL AROUND PIPE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA, CEMENT FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE:UNEVEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE. REPLACE WITH A SMMOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Jan 22, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUNT TOP OF BREAD CABINET INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR GAPPED DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. CLEAN AND CLEAR LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 8, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING FROM THE CEILING OVER THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DEAD BUGS ATTACHED TO THE STRIP. ALL FLY STRIPS, BAITS, AND BUG TRAPS MUST BE SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM ANY FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED FLY STRIP FROM ABOVE THE PREPARATION AREA AND DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 4, 2017 REPORT#2071982: (34) DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO NON-ABORBENT LINERS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE AREAS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALLS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE,RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOOR BY THE REAR PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE BREAD OVEN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL GAP AROUND THE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND GAP AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ICE INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUTS CLEAN, REMOVE DUST ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLE UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE AT THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Mar 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, SOUP, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOT ABLE TO OPEN REAR BACK EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE EASY OPENING OF THE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK WATER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SAID SINK
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May 24, 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: FLOOR BASE TILES DAMAGED/GAP BETWEEN FLOOR BASE AND WALL BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR BASE TILES AND WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BACK UP REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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May 18, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE SANDWICH PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELF UNIT BY HOT WATER TANK AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2011
Reinspection
8 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMAING SEE REPORT #525246.
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Mar 8, 2011
License
9 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.//NO LICENSE PEST CONTROL CO FOR NEW BUSINESS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//NO LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOR NEW BUSENESS.
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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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.
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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 UNDER AROUND STOCK,EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE/MUST REMOVE ALL SODA CRATES OFF PREMISES USED TO STORE FOOD ON TOP OF.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUST REPAIR LIGHT OUT OVER WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//NEED HOOD OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER 7500WATT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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