Subway
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2021
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Subway appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 27, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Subway dates to Sep 27, 2021.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Dec 11, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.
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Feb 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,STEAK, ROAST BEEF, CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS ON FINGERS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEEK AND LOOSENESS OF FAUCET IN MAN'S WASHROOM
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP POLICY/PROCEDURE IN PLACE BUT IN-COMPLETE KIT SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS(FACE MASKS,DISPOSABLE MOPS,APPROPRIATE SANITIZER).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: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS FROM FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUSTS.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST DEVELOP A HEALTH POLICY AND PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA-100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR CLEANNIG WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPEIRENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. 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: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. MUST RE TAKE THE TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS THAT ARE HANGING/STORED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND PROPERLY STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint in front prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean. need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS (CLOTHES, UMBRELLA,ETC.) STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS. MUST RELOCATE.
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Jan 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS AT FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER. 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 44.6F OPERATED DISCARDED DENATURED SAID FOOD VALUED AT $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW, AND HOT FOOD HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ADVISED CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IN WALK IN COOLER. ADVISED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRIPPING TRAY AT POP STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT STORING PERSONAL ITEMS ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS, MUST PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Oct 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND COVERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRIANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Jan 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinet under soda dispenser not cleaned. Instructed to detail 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: Ventilation covers in toilet rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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Mar 19, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORAGE COUNTER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE CEILING AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Sep 27, 2021. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four 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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