Subway
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Subway dates to Apr 2, 2024.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2024
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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95
Mar 26, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2591127 dated 3-15-24 for violation 7-38-020(c) " No pest control log book provide, no proof of service. Instructed manager to obtain a licensed pest control service with the log book". Priority violation 7-42-090.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...), instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: No pest control log book provide, no proof of service provided. Instructed manager to obtain a licensed pest control co, with the log book. Priority foundation violation 7-38-20(c)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
1
78
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2560464 CONDUCTED ON 07/08/2022. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58):2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 8, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jan 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, CHEESE, TURKEY AND TUNA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; FOUND FOOD AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 56F - 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROX 60 LBS OF FOOD AT 500F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2252885 ON 1/22/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) 2-102.13 - ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH PREP HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS INSIDE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WHENEVER REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING (PREPARED MEATBALLS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Jan 22, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN A BOWL OF STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW IN WALK IN COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLUMBING FIXTURES (SINK AND TOILET) IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. 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 PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER SUBSTANCE AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 2, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four 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.
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