Subway
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
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Score
Subway has been inspected 28 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
28
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KNOZZLES AND DRIP PAN AT FOUNTAIN DRINK/ICE STATION TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOCK OF ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING BUT IT IS NOT BACKING UP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINATAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET SEAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOOSE NEEDING TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX FIVE ROACHES AT THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR NEAR DISH WASHING STATION AND APPROX ANOTHER 3-5 LOCATED AT THE COUNTER AREA ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER AREA WHERE THE MICROWAVE AND THE TOASTER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE FULL SERVICE WITH PROOF OF LOG SHEET PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE OF THE GASKET SEAL OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER INSIDE OF THE REACH IN CABINETS UNDER THE TOASTER AND MICROWAVE AREA AND ON WALL BEHIND SODA BOX STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE REAR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET SEAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOOSE NEEDING TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP BY DOOR SWEEP OR TIGHT-FITTING DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BLOCK OF ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED AT END OF MAIN PREP LINE NEAR WINDOWS FACING PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE INTERIOR TOP SHELF OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Oct 11, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSD HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE-7-38-030(c)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AT LINE AREA WITH WORK DIRT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS CORE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE
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Mar 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP AND BROOM RACK BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPLACE MOPAND BROOM RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER CARBON TANKS DIRTY/STAINED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT THIS AREA.
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Apr 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOOR CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Jan 27, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1566289 DATE 8/17/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 11/17/2015. #45 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP.SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINNING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF AND AROUND THE CO2 TANKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
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Nov 5, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGS FROM ON TOP OF FOOD SHELVING UNITS.
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May 12, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE NOZZALS AT THE SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.
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Mar 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE OF CLEANING PRODUCTS AND DISPLAY CABINET IN RESTROOM .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF THE ICE DESPENSING MACHINE ABOVE THE SODA DESPENSING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-OO5(a) MACHINE TAGGED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE OF CLEANING PRODUCTS AND DISPLAY CABINET IN RESTROOM .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jan 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK,LID AT TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
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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.THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR PREP COOLER.
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Jun 3, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Mar 14, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. NOTED GASKETS ON UNDERCOUNTER COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. REPAIR SAME.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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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. LEAKY FAUCET IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM REPAIR SAME.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight 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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