Subway
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2010, Subway has 31 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK CONNECTED TO BEVERAGE DIPENSER IN DINING AREA. NOTED WATER POOLED INSIDE 2-DOOR CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Edit Delete
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE SANDWICH PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MOTED AIR TEMPERATURE @57F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, DELI MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLING UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-57F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK CONNECTED TO BEVERAGE DIPENSER IN DINING AREA. NOTED WATER POOLED INSIDE 2-DOOR CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE SANDWICH PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING UPON ENTRY TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AT BACK DOOR OF PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 9, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT SEAMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME OF THE WATER DRAINING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR AT THE POINT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANS MAINTAIN
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(REAR STORAGE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER 15, REAR STORAGE UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE 15, AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP COUNTER 20). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANS MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 10, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 1, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE CADINET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDERNEATH THE COLD PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF PAPER GOODS STORAGE CADINET AND UNDERNEATH THE COLD PREP STATION WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Dec 17, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 29, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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May 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM, ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SANDWICHES AND SOUPS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WHERE SURFACE IS RUSTING AT DOOR HANDLE. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR SECTION ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASH BOWL IN NORTH WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WHEN NOT IN USE, MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY.
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Apr 6, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD HOLDING SANDWICH PREP STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. DRAIN STOPPED UP AND CLEAR WATER WITH RESIDUE THAT IS STUCK TO THE INSIDE OF DRAIN COMES OUT ON THE FLOOR WHEN WATER GOES THROUGH THE SINK. NO FOUL ODOR OBSERVED. MUST HAVE FLOOR DRAIN AS WELL AS GREASE TRAP THAT IS IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE DRAIN CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD HOLDING SANDWICH PREP STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Dec 30, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Jul 14, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 155.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED IN THE MENS TOILET ROOMING THE LID IS MISSING FROM THE TOILETS TANK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 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 CLEAN THE FLOORS IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE REAR AREA NOT CLEAN HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Oct 19, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Sep 11, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. SOAK NOZZLES DAILY AT SODA MACHINE AND CLEAN AREAS AROUND NOZZLES TO REMOVE DUST AND STICKY RESIDUE.
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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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CEILING TILE REPLACED. REATTACH LOOSE WALL PAPER AT SIDE WALL NEXT TO WASHROOM.
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Dec 2, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Sep 29, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BATHROOMS NOT CLEAN, A STRONG SMELLY URINE ODORS COMING FROM BATHROOMS, TOILET COMMODES NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN DAILY, MUST PROVIDE A DAILY LOG NOTING THE TIME BATHROOMS ARE CLEAN, MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, DISCARD UNWANTED ITEMS
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Jan 20, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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.Must provide:Splash guard between rear prep hand sink &prep table.
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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.ventilation vents in toilet rooms.
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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.In prep area near register.
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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.Replace worn door sweep on rear door.
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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.Light in women's toilet room.
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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.Women's toilet in poor repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Aug 7, 2024. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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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