Subway
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 26 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Apr 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Subway's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: MEAT BALLS AT 175.3F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-3-24 REPORT # NOT CORRECTED. #55- OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND SYRUP RACK NEXT TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IE: BAGGED ONIONS, BOXED ITEMS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR AND THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE REAR REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRTY GLUE BOARD CONTAINING A DEAD MOUSE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND NO CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATBALLS AND DELI MEAT ARE HANDLED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND SYRUP RACK NEXT TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF SYRUP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BELOW SYRUP RACKS IN REAR OF FACILITY NEXT TO DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA FREE OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Aug 28, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 44.1F, TURKEY 47.8F, CHEESE 45.9F, ROAST BEEF 44.0F, HAM 44.4F, COLD CUT 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $69.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTICATE ON SITE. HOWEVER, THE MANAGER IS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY HERSELF AS THE CERTIFICATE'S OWNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH AN IDENTIFICATION FOR PROOF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE WITH MEAT SLICER USED FOR SLICING MEAT. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Jan 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 29, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WASHROOM BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM AND THE REAR STORAGE, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED IN USE FOOD UTENSIL (KNIFE) STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITHOUT THE LIQUID SANITIZER OR ON A CLEAN SURFACE SUCH AS THE CUTTING BOARD.
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74
Apr 19, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN BY NORTH WINDOWS. MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BY REAR EXIT WITH MANY BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT OF PREMISES AT 50.2F AND COOLER AT REAR OF PREMISES AT 46.0F TAGGED FRONT/REAR REACH IN COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 REACH IN COOLERS AT PREMISES. 4 POUNDS BEEF AT 49.5F, 3 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 50.7F, 10POUNDS TURKEY AT 45.5F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 49.3F, 2 POUNDS COOKED EGGS AT 54.3F, 3 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.3F, 3 SLICED CUCUMBERS AT 48.9F, 20 POUNDS BOLOGNA 45.0F, 30 POUNDS CHEESE 46.2F AND 5 POUNDS TUNA AT 47.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. 85 POUNDS TCS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT 350 DOLLARS.
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Jan 28, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD, SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF AND CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $296.00 AT 27 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Nov 28, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE-
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Sep 14, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARD BOARDS ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO LID OF MENTIONED UNIT IS RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND RUST,KEEP UNIT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AT SAME LOCATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BLACK SLIME AT RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO- TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE-
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Sep 6, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; WHITE SLIME AT ICE DISPENSER NOZZLE OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARD BOARDS ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO LID OF MENTIONED UNIT IS RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND RUST,KEEP UNIT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BLACK SLIME AT RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO- TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AT SAME LOCATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE- -
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Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET BOWL WAS REMOVED FROM SECOND WASHROOM(SOUTH AREA),INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL.BEFORE ANY CHANGES IS MADE ON PREMISES MUST CONTACT PROPER DEPARTMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTH WASHROOM WITH ITEMS STORED INSIDE FROM CHEMICALS CLEAN ITEMS, EMPTY AND FULL BOXES, AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RELOCATE ALL ITEMS FROM SAID WASHROOM
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90
Apr 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED AT POP SELF SERVE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING ROOM. EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT TOP PART OF THE UNIT WHERE ICE IS MADE AT WATER RESERVOIR AND STORED,ALSO PINK,WHITE AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT ICE SHUTTER/DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT,ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTH WASHROOM WITH ITEMS STORED INSIDE FROM CHEMICALS CLEAN ITEMS, EMPTY AND FULL BOXES, AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RELOCATE ALL ITEMS FROM SAID WASHROOM.
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86
Dec 13, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN. (OLD SHELVING UNITS, BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND ORGANIZE.
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTER BY SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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86
Oct 26, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE AT NOT TIGHT FITTED AAT DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHT FIT CEILING TILE.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED UNDER SHELF RACKS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BACK UP REACH IN COOLER (AT FRONT PREP). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER ALSO MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL UNDER SHELF RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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86
Jun 27, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT,ETC.)ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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90
Mar 17, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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95
Sep 4, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE UNUSED BATHROOM.
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95
Feb 14, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP BOTTLES FROM THE SECOND WASHROOM.(WASHROOM NOT IN USE AT PRESENT TIME). PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT COUNTER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT BOTTOM REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT, FIRST COMPARTMENT(WASH).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM DRY STORAGE,HANGING ON SHELVES.PROVIDE SEPARATE LOCKER. ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED OUTSIDE GARBAGE GROUND CLEAN(DEBRIS).
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Dec 14, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 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 four 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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