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Subway

1121 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2022
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Subway has five inspections on file, the first dated 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 15, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Subway is from Feb 15, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “all food employees have food handler training” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 15, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHO OBTAINS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
58
82
Jan 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STOARGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES.
55
82
Jan 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNOUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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67
May 15, 2018
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 15, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.

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