Subway
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Subway nine times, with records going back to 2015. On Jan 14, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Jan 14, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Subway squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USING COLD WATER FOR THE WASH COMPARTMENT 56.4F. UNABLE TO DISPENSE HOT WATER FROM SOAPY WATER DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO USE 110 F MINIMUM FOR THE WASH COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. MANAGER DISCONNECTED AUTOMATIC DISPENSER AND ADDED SOAP MANUALLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT REAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Feb 11, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH A CREATION AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR APPROXIMATELY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 5, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPPED AND SOLD. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOOD IS BEING, PREPPED, HANDLED, SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 1/23/19. VIOLATION STATES:"OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN". VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED ON SITE; THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. USE OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVAL OF TAG IS PROHIBITED UNTIL: THE VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED, CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND AN INSPECTOR REINSPECTS THE MACHINE FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH A CREATION AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR APPROXIMATELY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SOAP/SANITIZER DISPENSER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNABLE TO DISPENSE ANY SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION BY REPAIRING THE AUTOMATIC DISPENSER TO ADEQUATELY PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR THE WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING CHEMICALS IN SPRAY BOTTLE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE A BAG OF ONIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS PROPERLY AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING THE CHEMICALS FROM THE AREA AND STORING THEM IN AN ADEQUATE LOCATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(SANDWICHES AND SOUPS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH A CREATION AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR APPROXIMATELY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jan 17, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, FOUND ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE ON SITE HANDLING FOOD AND MONEY, ONLY USING GLOVES NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING GLOVES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-010 (A)
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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 WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED( DELI MEAT ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO FOOD METAL STEM THERMOMETER, BROKEN REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN FRONT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN ILL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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May 3, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS: FOUND A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN BREASTS AT 98.8F, CONTAINER OF MEATBALLS AND MARINARA SAUCE AT 105.8F, AND A CONTAINER OF SOUP AT 92.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TWO SANDWICHES ON THE FOOD LINE WITH GLOVES ON, THE EMPLOYEE THEN HANDLED CREDIT CARD PAYMENT AT THE REGISTER WITH GLOVES, AND THEN WENT BACK TO THE FOOD LINE TO FINISH MAKING THE 2ND SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES IN BETWEEN HANDLING MONEY. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER HANDLING MONEY, CLEANING, GOING OUTSIDE, OR PERFORMING ANY OTHER WORK FUNCTION BEFORE GOING BACK TO HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, SOUP, BEEF, ETC). FACILITY IS REQUIRED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE CARDBOARD UNDER THE CONTAINERS OF OIL ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE WATER IS DRIPPING INTO A LARGE DISHPAN ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ONLY EMPLOYEE ONSITE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH A METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Sep 18, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FORM OF BOXES AT FRONT/REAR, TRASH AND ANY TOOLS FROM CONSTRUCTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 14, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five 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 six 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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