Subway
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Jan 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2023
License
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN, LOOSE, AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: MEATBALLS BEING RE-HEATED ON STEAM TABLE, TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCT WAS 89F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT REQUIRE RE-HEATING, MUST BE RE-HEATED TO 165F IN SOME FORM OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THEN PLACED IN A HOLDING UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE TELEPHONE AND NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PREPARING A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS, REPLACE MISSING, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 29, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AND THE UNDER COUNTER CABINET AT THE DRINK STATION. REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDING ALONG THE SIDES OF THE SPLASH GUARDS AT THE REAR HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Dec 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1383409 ON 2-28-14 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE. (41)REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AND THE UNDER COUNTER CABINET AT THE DRINK STATION. REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDING ALONG THE SIDES OF THE SPLASH GUARDS AT THE REAR HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (CHICKEN,DELI MEATS)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: EMPLOYEE SERVING CUSTOMER(MAKING SANDWICHES),TAKING CASH AND PREPPING FOODS(BREADS AND CUTTING UP VEGETABLE) WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HAND IN BETWEEN JOBS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HARARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUP, DELI MEAT,SANDWHICHES,CHICKEN AND TUNA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER POP SYRUP STORAGE SHELVING AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Apr 4, 2012
Complaint
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 AND SANITIZE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SYRUP SPLASHES FROM NOZZLES.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Aug 12, 2011
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 Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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 about once every two years on average.
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