Subway
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jun 29, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 29, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 29, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONE.
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Feb 3, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR.
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Jan 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE CHANGES AND HAND SINK PLACEMENT STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Jan 15, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT SOUTH HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON FRONT FOOD PREP LINE. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83.7 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE CHANGES AND HAND SINK PLACEMENT STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE CHANGEA AND HAND SINK PLACEMENT STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES CONTAINING PACKAGED CHIPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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Feb 21, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HIGHER OUT PUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Sep 8, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK HANGING AND DETACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE WOMENS WASHBOWL SINK TO THE WALL.
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Jun 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. ALSO OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK HANGING AND DETACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPAIR AND RECAULK THE WOMENS RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK TO THE WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Nov 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom of door ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch or greater, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving that had peeling paint in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathrooms(men's, woman's) in state of disrepair, (sinks loose), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit 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 under pop dispensing unit not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear dry storage room area closet, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fans in men's bathroom, and women's, in state of disrepair, not working, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be 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, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter 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). Damaged, broken floor tiles in rear prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage area, and by CO2 tanks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/vinyl in front prep area, by exposed hand sink/counter, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be provided/replaced. Walls that had gaps, missing cove molding in rear kitchen/prep area, shall be repaired/provided.
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Dec 11, 2015
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: OBSERVED LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN CEILING OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Jan 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOB ON FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK THAT COVERT WATER FROM SPRAYER TO FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE PROVIDED WITH NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES FOR CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 10 LBS OF MEAT BALLS AND 5 LBS OF CHICKEN HELD AT 120.4F IN STEAM TABLE IN BOTH SERVICE LINE READY FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-12.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELF UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE CABINET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE WALL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH THE BLACK COVING AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. IT IS LOOSE AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT COCA-COLA 2DR COOLER IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUBWAY CONSULTANTS AT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 10, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN 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: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 13, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN 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: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER(S) WITH NO LID(S) AND OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO GET CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PICK UP SERVICES TO HANDLE VOLUME OF GARBAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN 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: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 13, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. HEAVY DUST BUILD ON CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 units. MUST INSTALL A THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jun 29, 2021. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” 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 two 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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