Subway

3313 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 22 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. 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 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINK AND DELI SLICER.MUST PROVIDE OR RELOCATE SLICER.
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Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE RESTROOM.(OLD MICROWAVE)MUST REMOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT REAR OF PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 146F) ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A 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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May 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED HAM AT 46.9F, CHEESE AT 44.6F, BOLOGNA AT 44.6F, SALAMI AT 45.7F, TURKEY AT 45.9F, ROAST BEEF AT 45.9F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 47.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F AND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2484533 ON 2/5/21 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER SO THAT IT CAN BE USED TO HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN.
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Feb 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, DELI MEATS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER CONNECTED TO THE DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THERE WAS A CONTAINER OF DISH MACHINE DETERGENT CONNECTED TO THE SANITIZER HOSE OF THE DISPENSER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE CORRECT CONTAINER OF SANITIZER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # ON 6/21/19 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 156.2F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/21/19 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOILED TOILET AND TOILET SEAT IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE TOILET CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 21, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA NOZZLE AND DRIP TRAY AT SODA MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CHAIR AND SIGNS FROM EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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May 29, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2.5LBS. FULLY COOKED MEATBALLS AT 128.8F ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.2.5LBS.$5.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF .5LB. SHREDDED LETTUCE 47.8F,.5LB.FULLY COOKED EGG FOLDS 54.6F,5LBS. CHEESE PIZZA 52.3F-53.1F. STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUSCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6LBS. $10(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION(PRIORITY 7-38-005).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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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- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA NOZZLE AND DRIP TRAY AT SODA MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHAIR AND SIGNS FROM EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Jun 18, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink not properly maintained: when water is released from a compartment, said water drains into an air gapped floor drain. This floor drain is unable to handle the volume of waste water draining and spills over from drain onto the floor. Instructed facility to repair the drain so all water is contained when drained and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: Observed no soap in the customer washroom. Instructed facility to maintain soap and a sanitary hand drying device at all times in the washrooms. Facility installed at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on the floor of the restaurant in the dining room and dirt on the floors in the rear of facility near the bag in box soda area. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN TILE INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Nov 24, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, SANDWICHES, SALADS ETC. MUST OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler and walk in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Front counter cabinet shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, and under rear storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls by prep table, and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Sep 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS BEING CLEANED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE BEING RINSED IN PLAIN WATER BECAUSE THE SANITIZER PUMP IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND 0 PPM OF QUATERNARY AMMONIA WAS DETECTED. THE MANAGER MANUALLY ADDED QUATERNARY AMMONIA AND A 300 PPM SANITIZING RINSE IS NOW BEING USED TO RE SANITIZE ALL OF THE DISHES.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES FOR THE FIRST 45 MINUTES OF THE INSPECTION, A VALID CERTIFIED MANAGERS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED WHEN PREPARING, DISPLAYING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE DELI PREP AREA COOLER CONDENSER UNITS LEAK AND ARE DIRTY UNDER THE SANDWICH PREP STATION AND THE SODA STATION HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP IN THE COUNTER DRAIN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE IN DETAIL.
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Feb 9, 2012
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. MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNDER POP DISPENSING COUNTER AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA
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Mar 11, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING MAKING SANDWICHES,HANDLING MONEY,CHANGING GLOVES THEN RETURNING TO MAKE SANDWICHES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.
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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.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION WHILE MAKING SANDWICHES,SOUPS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.FOUND VENT ABOVE LARGE OVEN DUSTY REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.FOUND CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Jun 7, 2010
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 Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine 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 roughly once per year on average.