Subway
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2024
95
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 24, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 24, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PACKAGED FOOD AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR.(SHARP EDGES).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Feb 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 26, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED AN OPENING/GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR DINING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER.
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Jan 22, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 20, 2021
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMING UP FROM THE TWO OTHER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK READING 77.8F, FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK READING 80.4F, OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK READING 83.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM READING 70.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 14, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA PREVENTING EMPLOYEES FROM WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND SINK TO HAVE WATER FULLY DRAIN SO WATER DOESN'T OVERFLOW AND EMPLOYEES CAN USE SINK TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 113.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 29, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTING SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED WALL BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION FAN.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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 PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD COVER OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ON THE WALLS LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED BY THE PREP TABLE MUST BE STORED ON THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL PAPER PEELING OFF ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE BREAD CART. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE OFF WALL PAPER AND RE APPLY A NEW ONE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 13, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), pop dispensing unit cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep table in rear prep area lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table in rear prep area lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile tracks that had peeling paint/rust above rear prep table, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Sep 16, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SEVERE LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE CONNECTED TO THE TANK OF THE TOILET AND EXCESSIVE WATER IS COVERING THE TOILET ROOM FLOOR. FACILITIES IS UNABLE FOR USE BY STAFF OR CUSTOMERS. THIS IS THE ONLY TOILET ROOM ON THE PREMISES. CERTIFIED MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER, PLUMBER ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM TOILET BOWL INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG COLD AND HOT SANDWICHES, SALADS, HAM, TURKEY ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM TOILET BOWL INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 22, 2015
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: VENTILATION COVERS WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND SIDE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COVERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL AT 820AM THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO PLASTIC SPRAYER BOTTLES HOLDING A PINK LIQUID AND A PURPLE LIQUID NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. ALL TOXIC ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED STAFF MEMBER TO LABEL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOP AT THE MOP SINK AREA WITH THE MOP HEAD UP SO AS TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47.8F-52.0F AT THE SERVING LINE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. ASSORTED CONTAINERS OF TUNA (52.1F, 50.3F AND 49.8F), ASSORTED TYPES OF CHICKEN (47.8F.47.9F,47.7F,48.2F). TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT WAS ADEQUATE (38.8F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 13.5IBS WORTH $116 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIME THROUGH MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE LOG. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20PM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITISE THE NOZZLES OF THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IS NOT VENTED. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Jun 27, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MANTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP/CREVICES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR SOUP IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST SEAL THE GAP/CREVICES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 24, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” 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 one violation 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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