Subway
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 29 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 78.9F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT AALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRIPPING ON THE WALL FROM THE HEATING UNIT AND CREATING A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 13, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT PREP LINE COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F) AND A PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F (BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR. THE SAID (2) COOLERS IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. MEATBALLS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 109.3F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, HOT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOODS. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS 10 LBS TOTAL WEIGHT $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY IN FRONT PREP LINE COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F), NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: TUNA SALAD AT 46.9 F, CHICKEN STRIPS AT 44.7F,TURKEY 54.8F, COLD CUT TURKEY 46.8F, ROAST BEEF AT 64.2F, HAM AT 50.2F, SALAMI/PEPPERONI AT 52.1F, 53.8F, HAM 51.7F, SLICED CHEESE AT 48.5F, COOKED EGGS AT 59.5F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 62.1F, BUFFALO CHICKEN AT 49.8 F, SLICED CUCUMBER AT 46.5F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL WEIGHT 32 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0 AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, ROAST BEEF, TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN, TURKEY, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 7, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP LINE COOLER WITH IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA (51.5 F), CHICKEN STRIPS (47.4 F ),TURKEY (51.0 F), COLD CUT TURKEY (57.0 F), ROAST BEEF (54.3 F), DELI MEAT (50.9 F), SALAMI/PEPPERONI (58.2 F), HAM (50.3 F), SHREDDED CHEESE (48.2 F), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (54.3 F), PROVOLONE CHEESE (52.7 F), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (50.0 F), BUFFALO CHICKEN (49.0 F), SLICED CUCUMBER (48.0 F), CUT LEAFY LETTUCE (50.0 F), VEGGIE PATTY (54.8 F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION (7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.7 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID COOLER MAINTAIN A MININUM OF 41.0 F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION (7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2550011 ON 02/18/2022. #58- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (7-42-090), CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH ALL EMPLOYEES SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (7-38-010), CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PIC WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND MOP SINK AT THE LOWER LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
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Feb 18, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.(COS).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 14, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN SINK DIRTY WATERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING-UP AT OPEN SITE DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL.MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
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Jan 8, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, DELI MEATS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. 7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT.
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Jul 1, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Jun 12, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER/ICE RESERVOIR AND THE ATTACHED PLASTIC ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE. 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: WOODEN DOOR TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIRS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. 5-205.15 WALL MOUNTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM "OUT OF ORDER". MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AND WITH BLACK MOLD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 10, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER. MAYONNAISE FOUND AT 59.5F IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER. TUNA SALAD AT 51F, HAM AT 47.8F, CHICKEN AT 43.5F, TURKEY AT 46.9F, ROAST BEEF AT 50F, CHEESE AT 52.5F, DELI MEAT AT 51.6F, ALL IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER FOUND WITH AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.8 WITH FOOD SUCH AS HAM AT 47.8F. FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.9F WITH MAYONNAISE AT 59.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST TO RE-INSPECT AND REMOVE TAGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MEN'S WASHROOM WASH BOWL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 93.9F AND THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM HOT WATER NOTED AT 93.7F. ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT ALL OTHER SINKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT BOTH WASHROOMS WASH BOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER/ICE RESERVOIR AND THE ATTACHED PLASTIC ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM "OUT OF ORDER". MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY PAPER STRIPS WITH DEAD INSECTS HANGING ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST REMOVE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON SPLASH GUARDS OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOODEN DOOR TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIRS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AND WITH BLACK MOLD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING MASKS/FACIAL COVERINGS AND NO SIGNAGE POSTED ON PREMISES FOR DISTANCING AND REQUIRED WEARING OF FACIAL COVERING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID SPILL INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL UNDER DISHWASH HAND WASH BOWL. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST REATTACH PEELING FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANGER ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 26, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES MUST CONTAIN HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REFILLED THE SOAP DISPENSER DURING INSPECTION. 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 FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS I.E. SOUP, DELI MEAT, MEATBALLS, ETC. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CAULK AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND SANDWICH LINER STUCK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Dec 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL CAULK BETWEEN WALL AND SINK WITH SMALL CRACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/RECAULK DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD, SAID DOOR IS RODENT PROOF.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE 3-COMP SINK MAIN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MIDDLE SECTION SO AS TO BE EASIER TO OPEN AND CLOSE.ABOVE STATED FACUET HANDLE IS EXTREMELY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE MIDDLE SPRAYER AT ABOVE STATED 3-COMP SINK IS IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION AND REACHES ALL 3-COMPARTMENS OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AT THE NEXT SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. TOILET IS IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION IN SAME RESTROOM.
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95
May 15, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE LIGHT COVER ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LIGHT COVER.
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May 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOOD WAS BEING HELD AT COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE PREP STATION. TUNA AT 48.5 F, TURKEY AT 51.4 F, CHICKEN AT 49.3 F, SLICED CHEESE AT 43.3 F, BEEF AT 46.3 F, ROAST BEEF AT 49.7 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF FOOD WORTH $300 WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF A BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND NOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE LIGHT COVER ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LIGHT COVER.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER DRAINS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OVERFLOWS ONTO FLOOR, DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAINS RODDED, AND REPAIRED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR,
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA RACK AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS(WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DISPOSE CLUTTER(EMPTY BOXES) IN THE REAR EXIT AREA.
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Jun 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; CABINETS AT SERVING AREA AND UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS A REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND CLEAN WEST WALL NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER; ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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May 26, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE HAND SINK FAUCET INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE WAS 78.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER,WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 110F.CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food unit. FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Jun 10, 2010
Complaint
2 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.OBSERVED THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES NOT CLEAN AND SANITIZED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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 SEVERAL CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN MEN'S ROOM.
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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 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 around two times per year on average.
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