Subway
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2013. Subway was last inspected on Feb 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN AT 65.5F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE TURN ON THE NOZZLE UNDERNEATH THE SINK BASIN TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK TEMPERATURE AT 101.F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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86
Apr 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--- NOTED PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Apr 17, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 51.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 54.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER: CHICKEN SALAD AT 54.6F AND 49.1F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 51.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.1F.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 79.5F. MANAGER TURN ON THE NOZZLE UNDER THE SINK BASIN TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. ALSO NOTED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER DISPENSING AT THE REAR DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER ALSO TURNED THE NOZZLE ON UNDER THE SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PROVIDED BLANK POLICIES NOT SIGNED OR VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Mar 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MEAT SLICER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, WHICH IS ALSO USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (A STACK OF SHEET TRAYS) NOT INVERTED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.12 OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE (08/31/2021). INSTRUCTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/02/2021, REPORT #2492285 #53 NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITHENWARE (A STACK OF SHEET TRAYS) NOT INVERTED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE (08/31/2021). INSTRUCTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, WHICH IS ALSO USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Mar 2, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA,DELI, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2382246 DATED 6/25/2020 NOT CORRECTED.MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING WASHBOWLS.MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Jun 25, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING WASHBOWLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING THE REAR EXIT DOOR WAY. OPEN GAPS, HOLES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AND INSULATION. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL DOOR WAY.
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86
Oct 25, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING WASHBOWLS.
10
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN RUBBER BREAD BAKING SHEETS STORED HANGING ON FAUCET/NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON DESIGNATED CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR POT/PAN EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING SURROUNDING THE REAR EXIT DOOR WAY. OPEN GAPS, HOLES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AND INSULATION. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL DOOR WAY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Aug 24, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 BROKEN THERMOMETER ON SITE UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION NOT ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER PANELS WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 FOUND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES ARE UNSEALED IN DINING AREA BE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 CEILING WALL AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE BROKEN,PEELING PAINT AND WITH ROUGH SURFACE NOT PAINTED. MUST REPAIR PAINT SAID WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES COLD CUTS, CHEESE, CHICKEN ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED BASE COVE BELOW WALK IN COOLER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE DRIP MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDD CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR VENTED ON SIDE OF FREEZER. 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 AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 11, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE VEGETABLE SLICER HAS FOOD BUILDUP ON THE BLADE AREA; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SLICER IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM VESTIBULE IS LEAKING, THE BATHROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE EMPLOYEES. REPAIR THE LEAK AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Apr 19, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING INTO WALL IN REAR BACK STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MISSING INSIDE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVED CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 4, 2013
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 19, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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