Subway
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway six times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent report on file is from Mar 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUTCED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING OR CHANGE OUT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, SOUP, WRAPS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods. Instructed to obtain. Priority violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inaccurate probe thermometer, instructed to obtain good working ones.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.
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70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2356191 DATED 01/07/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY LIDS BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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70
Jan 7, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE IF EVENT OCCURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (PROCEDURES POSTED, BUT NO SUPPLIES AVAILABLE).
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FROM INSPECTION 1/29/19. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAY NOZZLE AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGE FLOORING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2019
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED TERYIAKI CHICKEN, SLICED PEPPERS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COCO COLA DISPENSER. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED (7 BREAD OVEN, 1 WALK IN COOLER, BEVERAGE DISPENSER , TOASTER OVEN) IN DRY STORAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.
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