Subway
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2020
90
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2010. On Jan 24, 2020, 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 Jan 24, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED SPILLAGE AND SODA RESIDUE ON AND AROUND SODA DRINK MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND SODA DISPENSING NOZZLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Jan 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT 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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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISIS AT THIS TIME HOT WATER AT 67.7-84.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MIANTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR INFRONT PREP AREA FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BROKEN TILES CEMENT PORUS FLOOR AND BROKEN NEAR DISPLAY COOLER AND OVEN ALLOWING WATER POOLING CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND FACILITY KNOWLEDGE. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECTLY RESPOND TO THE INSPECTOR'S QUESTIONS. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORINSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING , ( VERY DIM)INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TOP OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING, MUST RECAULK. THE HOSES THAT DISPENSES THE SOAP AND SANITIZER NEEDS TO BE SHORTEN SO THAT THEY DO NOT TOUCH THE WATER WHEN SINK IS FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST HOSES. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THERE ARE BROKEN TILES IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. FLOORS MUST 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: THERE IS A CEILING TILE WITH WATER STAIN DAMAGE IN THE DINING AREA ABOVE THE EMPLOYEES ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS VERY DIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES MEET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to install.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF COKE COLA POP MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CELING PANEL OPEN ,IN POOR REPAI ABOVE MOP SINK.MUST EPAIR
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Jan 8, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- DUSTY CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM HAS EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS FROM FIRE. MUST CLEAN OR REPACE.
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Jan 5, 2016
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 2- DUSTY CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.
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Sep 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM HAND SINKS WITH NO HOT WATER (WATER AT 63.7F-64.5F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM HANDSINK AT 85.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND DOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK, 20 ON EQUIPMENT AND SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 15 ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, 50 ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA, 30 ON THE BOXES OF DRIED GOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, 10-15 COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 50 ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM AND AROUND THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES AND ICE SHOOT OF THE SODA MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES AND ICE SHOOT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COUNTER TOP AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLIIS AND SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK.
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May 2, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT THE REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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86
Jan 31, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 28, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2011
Routine
3 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 FOOD/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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 MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR/ROD OUT PIPE.
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Sep 1, 2010
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 Jan 24, 2020. The public record contains 19 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 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 three 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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