Subway
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Subway has been inspected 24 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Subway's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
24
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56.3 DEGREES F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE REACH IN PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER DURING SERVICE. MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. 1 PAN OF SLICED TOMATOES WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 50.4 DEGREES F, 1 PAN OF SPINACH WITH A TEMP OF 52.7 F, AND 1 PAN OF LETTUCE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 51.2 DEGREES F. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF PRODUCT WORTH $35. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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74
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD INSECT UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Oct 17, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: KNIFE HOLD IN PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CABINET IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS IN A CONTAINER OF STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jun 26, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE 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 VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE WRAPPED AROUND AIR GAP AND WATER PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON AIR GAP TO PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL BACK FLOW INTO WATER PIPE.
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May 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS RUST ON THE RACKS FROM WHERE THE WHITE COATING HAS WORN INSIDE THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THERE IS WRITING ON THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 16, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYESS COATS STORED ON FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVING, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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95
Jun 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARELY.
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90
Nov 18, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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90
Apr 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP LUINE. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Dec 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR.
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90
Feb 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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90
Mar 22, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN. (EXPOSED AND 3COMPARTMENT SINK)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(BAGS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC.)
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May 19, 2011
Routine
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 ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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90
Mar 29, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found fountain drink areas not clean.(drain pan).
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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. Found floor drains not clean at rear preparation areas.
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90
Mar 17, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found fruit fly activity at premises. Observed about 20 fruit flies on walls at premises by dishwashing areas and mop sink areas. serious violation. citation issued.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found soda station not maintained/cleaned. (syrup spillage)
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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. Found floors not clean by dishwasing areas. Furthermore, floor drains need to cleaned and flushed to prevent fly harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six 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 one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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