Subway
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2020
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Score
Subway appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Subway dates to Feb 26, 2020.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Feb 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(A). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF A THICK BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE/SODA MACHINE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, HAVE MACHINE CLEANED/SERVICED, SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE ICE/SODA MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. USE OF THE ICE/SODA MACHINE AND/OR REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED, AT THIS TIME. ONCE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED/DETAIL CLEANED MUST CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-30-005. SEE INSPECTION#:2362410 FOR CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2305174 ON 8/23/19: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. SEE INSPECTION#:2362410 FOR CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - SEE VIOLATION#: 60.
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Feb 18, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF A THICK BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE/SODA MACHINE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, HAVE MACHINE CLEANED/SERVICED, SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE ICE/SODA MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. USE OF THE ICE/SODA MACHINE AND/OR REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED, AT THIS TIME. ONCE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED/DETAIL CLEANED MUST CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-30-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2305174 ON 8/23/19: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. -
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE SCOOP FOR THE CHICKEN STORED WITH THE HANDLE DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE CHICKEN. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL SERVING UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE FOOD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - SEE VIOLATION#: 60. -
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Aug 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 50.5F, TURKEY AT 46.4F, SALAMI AT 51.1F, ROAST BEEF AT 58.3F, TUNA AT 55.6F, CHEESE AT 48.6F, CHICKEN AT 49.3F, RANCH DRESSING AT 48F AND LETTUCE AT 46.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80# OF FOOD WORTH $500. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CONDIMENTS AND DRESSINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 2, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELVES OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED LADIES RESTROOM CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION # 45 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. FROM REPORT #1464725 DATE 1/28/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 4/28/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE RESTROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BULBS,ETC.) FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, Cold Deli Meat Cold-Hold Unit 37.90 �F Cold Tuna Cold-Hold Unit 39.10 �F Hot Beef Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 �F Hot Chicken Hot-Hold Unit 150.10 �F ABOVE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:40P.M. SERIOIUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
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Feb 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood storage rack not properly sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed raw wood.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under storage rack and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG COLD SANDWICHES, HAM, TURKEY, SOUP, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.-------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE OLD BLACK CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK AND RE CAULK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER (DINING AREA), AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 26, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” 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 four 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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