Subway
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2019
70
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Apr 17, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2252685 DATE1-7-2019.OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.CITATION ISSUED-SEE#60 BELOW
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION#58 NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2252658 DATED 1-17-2019 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS OVER WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BCOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Jan 9, 2018
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: OBSERVED SHEET PAN NOT INVERTED FOR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT SHEET PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH PAPER AND REFUSE ON FLOOR AT REAR DUSHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Sep 13, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER UNDER CASH REGISTER WITH DUST AND SOME TRASH.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS, ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Sep 29, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ONE OF THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER WITHIN 48 HOURS, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED: 03/12/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1527795 , FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS, AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREAS,
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Mar 12, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL GREASE TRAP (ON FLOOR) WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (DINING AREA).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER IN REAR AND INSIDE METER CLOSET (REAR DINING AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink 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: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front cabinet shelving by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs 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 walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need cleaning(detailed, floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE SOUP HOT HOLDING IS SLOW DRAINING- MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MUST PROVIDED,KEPT VISIBLE INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Aug 7, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cabinet shelving by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors by walk in freezer, and under cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in front prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of rear 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 prep area under 3 compartment sink need cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep area,dining area, and bathroom not clean, need cleaning.
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May 18, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS ON THE SIDE OF COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENT COVER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 16, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Mar 22, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under front counter and storage cabinet of soda dispenser not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in corners and storage room not maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Oct 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND CHICKEN -POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,132.5F IN STEAM TABLE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,OTHER FOODS IN THE STEAM TABLE MEATBALLS,SOUP WERE AT 143.5F AND 144.2F;DISCARDED THE CHICKEN 5LBS,$20.00;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE,INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT OF THE STEAM TABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 140F OR ABOVE
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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 PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT AREA AND PREP TABLE,AT THIS TIME NO PREPARATION IN THIS AREA ,FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AT THE REAR AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 17, 2019. The public record contains 18 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 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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