Subway
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025
95
Score
Subway appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. Subway was last inspected on Feb 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection 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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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY CERTIFIED MANAGERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKS UP FROM 1 COMPARTMENT INTO THE NEXT WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD WAS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY CERTIFIED MANAGERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53.6F IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT COOLER IN FRONT SERVING LINE. TERIYAKI CHICKEN FOUND AT 49.2F, ROAST BEEF FOUND AT 47.5F, TURKEY DELI MEAT FOUND AT 45.5F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 48.2F, TUNA FOUND AT 44.6F, SLICED MOZZARELLA CHEESE FOUND AT 51.8F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE FOUND AT 53.2F, SALAMI FOUND AT 49.8F AND BOLOGNA FOUND AT 45.9F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 175 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COOLER AT 45.6F AT FRONT SERVING LINE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER WAS LATER FIXED BY MANAGER TOWARDS THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR NOROVIRUS. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 28, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN COVED WALL TILE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT COVERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES, NO BLACK PLASTIC CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF RUSTS ON GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE/BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT HANDLE DRAIN-STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,DINING TABLES AND COOLERS AND CHOPPING BOARD ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT INSECTS ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVEINGS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING THE SANDWICH FOR THE CUSTOMER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD NET FOR FACIAL HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPT SINK WORN OUT, WITH BLACK AND ORANGE COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 19, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE UPPER STORAGE (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE) AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE UPPER STORAGE (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE) AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around counter by pop dispensing unit 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: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in rear kitchen had broken floor tile, shall be repaired/replaced.
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May 8, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, 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). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under front counters and interior ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wall base and inside walk in units not cleaned. Istructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving tile along wallbase behind 3comp missing. Instructed to replace missing tile. Ceiling ventilation covers not cleaned in toilet room, rear prep and above oven not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not in good condition in toilet room. Instructed to replace faucet or increase water press at sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five 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 one violation 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.
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