Subway
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2023
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Across the available record, Subway has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 17, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE POP SPLATTER ON POP DISPENSING MACHINE AND BEVERAGE CUP HOLDERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY MOUNTED FANS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND MISSING AT REAR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, BEING COVERED WITH FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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May 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WASTE WATER WITH FOUL ODOR BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY AND ELIMINATE FOUL ODOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, SOUP). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND MISSING AT REAR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, BEING COVERED WITH FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Jun 25, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Feb 7, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIC AT ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED THERE MUST BE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(c)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE GRATES OF THE DRIP TRAY OF THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR FLOOR IN FRONT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DRY MOP. CORE VIOLATION.
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May 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT ABOVE BREAD OVENS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN SOILED MOP WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Jul 28, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO, AT THIS TIME.
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Oct 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENT AND THE SIDE OF THE LIGHTSHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Jan 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 26-RODENT /MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES UNDER CASHIER COUNTER,ON FLOOR BY HAND SINK,REAR PREP BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR,BETWEEN DESK,IN OFFICE ON FLOORS,ETC.ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER USE OF CHEMICAL/WHITE POWDER(BORIC ACID) ALONG ALL FLOORS,BASEBOARDS,ELECTRICAL BOX,FLOOR DRAINS.NOT BEING CONTAINED .MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA,DUSTY.
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Jul 3, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN CORNER FAN SIDE OF COOLER.
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Mar 11, 2013
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 DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER REAR 2 DOOR COOLER/AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 24, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR, EXCESSIVE PAPERS, ETC. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 17, 2023. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven 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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