Subway
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2015, Subway has 17 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED INSIDE UNUSED WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM WASHROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN LOBBY AND NEAR REAR DOOR
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
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Sep 1, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF VEGETABLE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 45.5F.MEAT COLD HOLDING UNIT-46.3F.2- DOOR PREP COOLER-48.6F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:food@cityofchicago.org.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 200LBS. SLICED TURKEY-47.1F-52.3F.100 LBS. STEAK-47.2F-48.6F.200 LBS. SLICED HAM-53.1F-54.8F.100LBS. ROAST BEEF-49.1F-52.2F.10LBS ROTESSERIE CHICKEN-48.7F-51.1F.10LBS. BUFFALO CHICKEN-48.9F-50.3F.10LBS. TERIYAKI CHICKEN-51.8F-53.4F. 100LBS. PEPPERONI-49.5F-50.8F.200LBS. COLD CUT-50.9F-51.4F.4LBS. TUNA-46.4F.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-47.7F. 5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-48.2F-49.6F.8LBS. SPINACH-46.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.952LBS. $3,000.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN LOBBY AND NEAR REAR DOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE CALORIES ON MILK MORE THAN 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 OR LESS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER: 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT INTERIOR TEMP OF 50.1F, ALSO AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT OBSERVED 15LBS OF DELI HAM AT 48.9F,8LBS OF CHOP STEAK AT 48.9F AND 10LBS CHICKEN AT 50.2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. TOTAL COST $200. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Jan 6, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND MINOR DETERIORATION INSIDE DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND COUNTERS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLAGE AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PUBLIC ORDER.
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Jan 12, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER, LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR OF THE EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 20, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE FAR RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES, AS WELL AS IN THE DRINK DISPENSER CABINET IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Sep 4, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES)IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MUST ELEVATE SOME STOCK IN REAR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES IN THE STORAGE /DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Feb 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: GAVE MANAGER A COPY OF THE FAQ SHEET FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. EVERYONE THAT IS GOING TO WORK HERE MUST AHVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR THEY MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
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Jan 15, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ANY OF THE SINK. MUST RPOVIDE. CRITICAL.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: GAVE MANAGER A COPY OF THE FAQ SHEET FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. EVERYONE THAT IS GOING TO WORK HERE MUST AHVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR THEY MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six 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 around two times per year on average.
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