Subway
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Across the available record, Subway has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Noted condensation dripping in walk-in cooler, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No light in walk-in freezer, inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide adequate lighting in both.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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Apr 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found the following items held at improper temperature. 5 lbs of shredded chicken at 58.4f, 3 lbs of tuna salad at 60.2f, 2 lbs deli meat at 58.5f. Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Items discarded valued at $35. Priority violation 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Found Prep cooler at front service line air temperature at 58.4f, said TCS food stored in this cooler. Instructed manager to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Cooler is tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site with a valid certificate while serving and handling TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Jan 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 29, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF, SLICED HAM, SLICED TURKEY, SHREDDED STEAK, SLICED BOLOGNA, AND MOZZARELLA IN THE "MEAT/CHEESE" PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44F TO 50F. FOUND SLICED TOMATO, SHREDDED LETTACE, AND TORN SPINACH IN THE "VEGETABLE/DRESSINGS" PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 51F. ALSO NOTED 4 BAGS OF COOKED CHICKEN SITTING ON A COUNTER AT 61F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE "MEAT/CHEESE" DELI PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER, WITH VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COOLER OPERATING AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44F TO 51F. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE "VEGETABLE/DRESSINGS" PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER; THE LEFT PORTION OF THE COOLER IS OPERATING AT 46F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE USE OF BOTH COOLERS UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES AND AFTER TOUCHING THEIR PHONE AND HAIR. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS WHEN SWITCHING TASKS AND AFTER TOUCHING HAIR/PHONE. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/29/2021 REPORT #2500903 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-303.11) FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT MAINTAINED/INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. PER MANAGEMENT, HOT WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN; WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON; WATER LEAKS FROM UNDERNEATH SINK. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 29, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS WERE AT 111.0F AND MEATBALLS WERE AT 116.4F INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR ABOVE 135F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF SAID TCS FOODS WORTH $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON DELI COOLER. COOKED STEAK WAS AT 47.1F AND CUT TOMATOES WERE AT 46.5F INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF SAID TCS FOODS WORTH $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 19, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING PLACED ON FOOD SHELVES, EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD CONTAINERS PLACED ON CUSTOMERS FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Sep 4, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE DATE ON FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANANGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 3 LBS OF CHICKEN PATTIES STORED IN HOT HOLDING AT 100.3F AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( BAGS AND CLOTHING ) STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 19, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINET HANDLES UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three 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 roughly once per year on average.
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