Subway
Last inspected: Jan 4, 2023
82
Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2016. Subway was last inspected on Jan 4, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Jan 4, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Subway's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVD TOASTER OVEN AND MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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82
Dec 20, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568326 ON 12-12-22:10 OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH STANDING WATER AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASIHNG SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 4-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 12, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH STANDING WATER AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASIHNG SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FILLED WITH FECES AND OVERFLOWING IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 4, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN SOUP 160.3) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AT SODA DISPENSER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2560807 ON 7-15-22:60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2552549 ON 3/4/22: #51: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. #55: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AT SODA DISPENSER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHILI 150.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COUNTER AC UNIT NEXT TO FRONT HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING WATER INTO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AT SODA DISPENSER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2552549 ON 3/4/22: #39: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD SHALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION, NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #51: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. #55: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 180.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, SHELVING UNDER PREP COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING IN STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD SHALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION, NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SHALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION, NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST, OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Feb 26, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE INSIDE 2ND UNUSED WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE SUPPLIES OFF FLOOR. REMOVED ANYTHING NOT USING.
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Aug 21, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR(LEAKING AND BROKEN PIPE)ALSO WATER WAS TURN OFF DUE TO THE LEAK. NOTED THE REAR HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO BAGS OF FOOD INSIDE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS FROZEN CHICKEN STRIPS AND FROZEN CHOP STEAK THAWING OUT IN THE REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS. MANAGER PLACE ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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82
Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT THE HAND SINK OR FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 47 WOMENS TOILET ROOM BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE (EQUIPMENT, SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, ETC) AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE IN TOILET ROOMS PROHIBITED AND VIOLATION 56 VENT ABOVE BREAD PROOFER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK HANDLE AND TOILET HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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47
Aug 21, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A). NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14(A) MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-209.11 EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-401.11 WOMENS TOILET ROOM BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE (EQUIPMENT, SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, ETC) AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE IN TOILET ROOMS PROHIBITED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 BREAD PROOFER LEAKING AT BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) - INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, SYRUP SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 DOOR HANDLES BROKEN ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 VENT ABOVE BREAD PROOFER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SANDWICHES, SOUPS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-338-012(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE BOTH THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALLNEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOODHANDKER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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82
Mar 23, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT REPAIRED. OMAR PLUMBING COMPANY SCHEDULED TO COME AND REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE IN THE NEXT 24-48 HOURS. EMPLOYYEES STILL INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA UNTIL ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIAALY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SANDWICHES, SOUPS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-338-012(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE BOTH THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALLNEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOODHANDKER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN BREAST-122.5, CUT TOMATOES-50.6F, SLICED TURKEY-46.7F, SLICED HAM-48.8F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND/OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD, REHEATED TO 165F AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS USING COLD WATER AND NO SOAP IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED USING HOT WATER AND SOAP WHENEVER CHANGING TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOT WATER LINE PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN VALVE IS TURNED ON UNDERNEATH. MUST HAVE THIS SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIAALY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SANDWICHES, SOUPS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-338-012(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE BOTH THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL IN EAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. CLEAN DEBRISFROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALLNEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOODHANDKER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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70
Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 23, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND EGG WHITES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOLERS. OBSERVED TUNA SALAD AT 63.3F INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER, AND AT 57.1F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 52.1F AND EGG WHITES AT 55.2F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH #35. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 172.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Feb 5, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COUNTERTOP PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: TURKEY AT 46F, VEGGIE BURGER AT 49.4F, CUT TOMATOES AT 52.3F, EGGS AT 48.9F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OUT OF REFRIGERATION SITTING ON TOP OF STACKED BEVERAGES IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE FREEZER: STEAK AT 52.8F, AND CHILI AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN AND UNSANITARY WOMEN'S WASHROOM. THE FLOORS WERE UNCLEAN AND THERE WAS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR. THE TOILET WAS UNCLEAN AND WAS CLOGGED WITH TOILET PAPER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN BOTH WASHROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 4, 2023. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 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 five 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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