Subway
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
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Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “all food employees have food handler training”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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May 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 18, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 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 ( deli meat, chicken....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Leak noted under rear hand wash sink, Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: No food handler training certificate for staff, instructed to obtain.
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Jan 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANANGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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95
Jan 4, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILDUP NOTED IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS, SOUP ARE BEING SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE (POSTED) MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE DISH AREA, LADIES TOILET ROOM, AND ON BEVERAGE SYRUP RACK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, SINK IS DETACHED FROM WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND IDENTIFY GREASES TRAP FOR NEXT INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 EMPLOYEE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jul 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING SINK AT 128F. NO COLD WATER WAS ALSO NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST NOT EXCEED 120F AND MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. 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 SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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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 EMPLOYEE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing a light in walk-in freezer, instructed to install.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: missing refrigeration thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to install.
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Aug 16, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD GARBAGE DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA, SOUP) ARE BEING HANDLED SERVED AND PREPARED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN THE UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inside of soda fountain dispensers not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: No light in walk-in freezer, instructed to install.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to store away.
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: caulk around exposed hand sink in rear prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Storage shelving/racks 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 in rear kitchen area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Feb 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WHEN STORED,IE DUST PAN.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE NEW STATE CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
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May 28, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
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Dec 19, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT LADIES RESTROOMS TO REMOVE PAPER FROM FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
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Dec 10, 2012
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 Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four 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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