Subway
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2020
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway nine times, with records going back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 22, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food handler requirements met”, showing up three times.
Subway's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PERSON WALK BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO GAIN ACCESS TO LOCKED SALON NEXT DOOR. REAR STORAGE AREA IS ALSO ACCESSIBLE TO SALON EMPLOYEES DUE TO NO BARRIER/DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ASIDE FROMFOOD HANDLERS, UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS CANNOT WALK THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST UTILIZE THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE SALON TO GAIN ACCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING �TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. 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 SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO CREATE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OFFICE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Apr 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY FOODS ( DELI, CHICKEN,...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS NOT HOLDING WATER AT THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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90
Jun 19, 2017
Reinspection
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 MISSING CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND IN STORAGE AREA BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED IN MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MALE AND 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 75 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS IN REAR ROOM LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND IN STORAGE AREA BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED IN MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MALE AND 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A SINK STOPPER FOR LEFT COMP AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT MEETING REQUIRMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk by exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailing). Rear kitchen storage shelving 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 kitchen area under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor tiles that were missing/damaged in rear storage room area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Apr 8, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 22, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three 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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