Subway
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 26 times, with records going back to 2010. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOOD THERMOMETER NOT FUNCTIONAL TO BE ABLE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURE, REPLACE BATTERY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INSIDE THE WAK-IN FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RESEALED UNSEALED PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND THE JUICE SHELF BY THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR AREA
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP/DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. NOT EASILY CLEANABLE
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS USED AS A PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE WALL AT THE THERMOSTAT IN THE REAR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED BASEBOARD WALL COVING WITH OPEN HOLES/GAP BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR AND THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND REPLACE MISSING COVING IN WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE CEILING VENT OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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May 7, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE AND TEA BREWER UNITS. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN BY THE HOT WATER TANK NOT PROPERLY DRAIN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET OF WASH BOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM, ALSO UNDER THE SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jun 15, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES OF FOOD HANDLER USING WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE DOWN COUNTER AND THEN SAME CLOTH TO WIPE KNIVES. FOOD HANDLER THEN RINSED KNIVES IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL UTENSILS ARE TO BE PROPERLY WASH RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WASHROOM WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMUATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. OBSERVED MOP SINK AREA CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTALL MOP AND BROOM HANGERS TO ORGANIZE AND HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL UENESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS KEPT ON COUNTER. MUST KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUST AT BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND NOTED MISSING GASKET AT BASE OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-ON COOLER DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED BLACK STAINS ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FLOOR STAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS FOR BOTH SINKS
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SCREENS ABOVE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DUSTY.NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER ABOVE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
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Jun 22, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERE LEAK ON SPRAYER AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVE CLUTTER AROUND MOP SINK AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD TRASH AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM AROUND SINK 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN REAR PREP ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY OR DAMAGED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR PREP, REAR STORAGE, UNDER MOP SINK, AND AROUND CO2 TANKS.ALSO DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHEILD WITH DEBRIS, IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER FRONT COUNTER NEAR COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 22, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON PANELS OF THE THE ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COVERS FOR BOTH CONDENSER UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUR PIECES OF CHEWED GUM STUCK UNDER METAL THE PREP TABLE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NORTH SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS ON TOP THE BASE OF CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER,ALSO FLOOR DRAIN WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON CEILING AROUND THE JUICE HOSES ,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST AND WATER ON LIGHT SHIELD BY THE EXIT DOOR/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON BAG IN THE BOX SYRUP RACK.(PURSES, JACKET,ETC.) MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.(MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE SHUTTER OF COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER HAS A MINERAL BUILD-UP AT METAL PLATE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM HAS A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" ALSO TURNED OFF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR.
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Sep 23, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. REPAIR RUST ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BY ENTRANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,TOILET BOWL,TOILET SEAT AND HAND WASH SINK IN RESTROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COATS,HAND BAGS, ETC) FROM PREP AREA AND STORE ELSEWHERE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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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 FAUCET DRIPPING CONSTANTLY AT EXPOSE AND WASH SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMERTER AT FRONT COOLER BY SODA MACHINE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST NOT ALLOW CUSTOMERS ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 ALONG WALLS IN REAR OF PREMISES.
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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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A 2" AIR GAP BETWEEN DRAIN PIPE FOR HOT WATER TANK AND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR OR REMOVE THREADS.
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Feb 11, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contaqct surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table shelving(lower shelving)not clean need cleaning, front counter cabinet shelving needs detailed cleaning.
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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.floors under storage shelving in rear storage areas need cleaning(corners), floor by oven in front counter area needs cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in rear kitchen areas not clean need cleaning. walls that had peeling paint, shall be repair. damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, repaired.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shield need detailed cleaning in kitchen areas.
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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. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas need cleaning.
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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 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & 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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