Subway
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 24 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 16, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Feb 16, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,CUP HOLDER AND LOW SHELF OF REGISTER AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, IN BETWEEN CO2 TANKS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/2/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS OF STORAGE RACKS,ALL COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,CUP HOLDER AND LOW SHELF OF REGISTER AND ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, IN BETWEEN CO2 TANKS.ALSO, 3- DEAD DECAYED MICE ON GLUE BOARD ON LOWER SHELF OF COLD HOLDING UNIT & REGISTER.3- 5 LIVE LARGE & SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD MICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/28/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 2.5LBS.-CHICKEN TERIYAKI 48.3F.2.5LBS. -STEAK 48.2F.2.5LBS. -BUFFALO CHICKEN 48.2F.4LBS. ROTISSERIE CHICKEN-47.7F.2LBS. ROAST BEEF-47.1F.3LBS. TUNA-47.3F-50.2F.1LB.COLD CUT-52.0F-56.7F. 1LB. SALAMI-49.3F.1LBS.PEPPERONI-47.7F.1LBS. CAPPACOLIA-52.5LBS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.29.5LBS. $300.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DRIP TRAY AND LOWER CABINET OF SODA MACHINE,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS OF STORAGE RACKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,WALL TRIM NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KIDS MEALS MILK ARE 140 CALORIES MORE THAN ALLOWED PER SERVING.MUST BE 130 CALORIES OF LESS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Sep 30, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREMISES PREVIOUSLY SITE ON 9-23-22 INADEQUATE PLUMBLING: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-030(C).
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Sep 23, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HANSINK WAS CORRECTED AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-030(C).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3LBS OF DELI TURKEY AT 56.8F AND DELI HAM AT 56.7F INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED AND DENATURE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHES, SOUPS AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER AND 3-DOOR COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Aug 20, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 16, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON AND ARPUND REAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 14, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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May 15, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BOEXES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Dec 5, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 61.2F. THIS COOLER HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. THIS COOLER IS HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER SUCH AS: 15LBS OF CHICKEN STRIPS(GRILLED,TERIYAKI,BUFFALO) AT 48.4F TO 51F, 5LBS OF TUNA AT 48.5F AND 20LBS OF STEAK AT 50.4F. TOTAL WEIGHT 40LBS AND TOTAL COST $250 OF FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.
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Jun 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT COLD SERVING LINE IN PREP AREA,TURKEY 45.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB TOTAL COST $16.00,HAM 45.8F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB TOTAL COST $6.00 TUNA,45.7F,TOTAL COST $10.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB AND MEAT BALLS 100.9F TOTRAL WEIGHT 3LB TOTAL COST $10.00 FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DSETROYED DURING INSPECTION,THE TOTAL WEIGHT FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE 6LBS THE TOTAL COST FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE $42.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANLESR CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPILLS AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN REAR AND DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WHEN NOT IN USE MUST REMOVE MOP FROM DIRTY WATER, HANG IT UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
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Sep 4, 2014
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: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 19, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY MOP WATER AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.ALSO MUST CLEN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Feb 3, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASK. EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AT CASH REGISTER,PUT GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST,START PREPARING SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER,TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS,(TOMATOES,LETTUCE,BREAD,ETC).INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS-CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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.OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER THE FRONT MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO 2 DOOR FREEZER MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND HAVE THE DOOR HEATING ELEMENT CHECKED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPAIR.
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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.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AROUND DOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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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.OBSERVED 2 CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED REAR ABOVE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THE OVENS.
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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.OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 18, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/DIVIDER TO SEPARATE 1-COMP. SINK FROM PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN COOLERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 16, 2024. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five 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 three 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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