Subway
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2020
86
Score
Subway appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Subway is from Feb 4, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Subway's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMILATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Mar 20, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP/SEATING AREA OF FACILITY IN DISREPAIR (HEAVILY STAINED & DAMAGED) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE DESK IN DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL). FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER (HAND SOAP) AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN HAND SOAP/ HAND CLEANSER AT REAR HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WITH LIVE PEST ACTIVITY (ROACHES) OBSERVED ROACH CRAWLING ON REAR HAND SINK, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON TABLE AND SOUTH WALL OF FRONT DINING AREA OF FACILITY, ROACH CRAWLING ON REAR WEST WALL IN REAR PREP ARE NEAR BAG IN BOX. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR REMOVAL OF PEST IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER OR ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS DRAWERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP/SEATING AREA OF FACILITY IN DISREPAIR (HEAVILY STAINED & DAMAGED) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE DESK IN DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL). FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 46.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN BREASTS (45.F1-46.1F), TURKEY (46.1F), HAM (47.4F), GUACOMOLE (45.9F), SOUP (44.9F), TUNA (49.1F-55.5F), SALAMI (45.1F-49.7F), CHEESE (48.8F-49.1F), MEATBALLS (47.4F) AND EGGS (48.9F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCTS, APPROXIMATELY 200LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $800. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE SINK. MAINTAIN SAME. THE HOSE FOR THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SHORTEN. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THEM SO THAT THEY DO NOT TOUCH THE WATER WHEN SINK FILLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, light is dim, instructed to provide a brighter more candle light output bulb.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AND SHIELDED LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP SINK AND MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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90
Jun 18, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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95
May 21, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Sep 4, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY(TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS INVERTED,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. (OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)
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90
Dec 15, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.
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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. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF SODA CASES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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Aug 19, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS(X2) ABOVE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY AND FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO OBSERVED MOP SINK WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SINKS.
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Oct 4, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors not swept at front preparation areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention device at coffee machine at front preparation areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 4, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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