Subway
Last inspected: May 28, 2019
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on May 28, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since May 28, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 28, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 21, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE AREA CABINETS NEAR THE HAND SINK AND MICROWAVE AND THE TOILET ROOM. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB MISSING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 6, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR RESPONSIBLITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY HAVE THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENT WAS MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN MASSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF OPERATION ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS(STAINS AND DIRT PRESENT). CLEAN DUST, DIRT AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DOORS THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER IS LEAKING AND IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR THE HANDWASHING SINK.
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Aug 24, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD DISPLAY/PREP REFRIGERATION UNITS IN CURRENT USE FOR DELI MEATS AND CONDIMENTS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES, AIR TEMPERATURES OF 56F AND 51F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOOD OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT COLD UNITS: CONTAINER OF TUNA 46.7F, CONTAINER OF STEAK 48.4F, CONTAINER OF TURKEY AT 47.9F, CONTAINER OF HAM AT 49.6F, CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT . INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE FILTH, DEBRIS IN TOILETS, ON FLOORS AND BASIN OF HANDSINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS FOR STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 2ND AND 3RD BASIN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 31, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AT CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER NOT CLEAN HAS SOME ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. MUST REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR AND CLEAN IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE UTILITY/MOP SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER COMMING OUT OF FAUCET ON THE HOT WATER SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Dec 23, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(i.e. SOUPS, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN BREAST, SANDWICHES, TUNA, ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFICATE POSTED, INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AT CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN
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Nov 16, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALL/DOORWAY FRAME LEADING TO REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from May 28, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” 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 two 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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