Subway
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Apr 2, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM HELD TOGETHER WITH RUBBER BANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE OVEN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Mar 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOP ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 17, 2017
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE OVEN.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the caulk around the rear exposed handsink to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove, clean, recaulk, and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the front 2 door cooler to have dirt accumulation in the gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the upper interior portion of the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE AND DIRTY(ENCRUSTED FOOD) ON PIZZA CUTTER STORED ON TOP SHELF OF THE PREP/SERVING FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR KNIFE AND PROPERLY STORED PIZZA CUTTER,UTENSILS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE STORED. PARTIALLY BROKEN THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE POP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA,UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER,UNDER SHELVES AND CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE UNDER THE POP DISPENSER LOCATED IN DINING AREA IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO MANAGER ON 10-2-14,REPORT#1424531 UNDER COMMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP INFORMATION ON SITE.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING OF DISH TUBS IN WALK IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH SANDWICH PREP LINE, AND GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE TURBO CHEF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN BEHIND BEVERAGE COOLER IN FRONT OF STORE. FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR. REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE WITH HEAVY LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 17, 2012
Routine
6 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/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in cooler, must date/label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit, rear storage shelving/racks 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 rear prep area under shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in bathrooms 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: Wall by prep table in rear kitchen prep area not clean, needs cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tile outside bathroom shall be replaced/repaired.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in front, rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, not clean, need cleaning(detailed), exhaust vents in bathrooms, rear dining area need cleaning.
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Nov 10, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 2, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three 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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