Subway
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2011, Subway has 23 inspections in the public record. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “approved thawing methods used”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 30 lbs of cooked chicken and deli meat at temperature ranging between 47.4f-64.5f."per manager" meat was thawed overnight at room temperature and then placed in the morning in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to hold food at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.Food discarded valued at $150.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section in walk-in cooler. Instructed to increase light intensity.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Improper thawing for TCS foods, frozen deli meat placed on counter top at room temperature to thaw, Instructed manager to thaw TCS food according to health code, ie.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink faucet hot water knob is very hard to turn, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 44.4F, SGREDDED LETTUCE 45.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN TOP OF GREASE TRAP LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM SODA COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT REAR DOOR,LOOSE WALL AND WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND ICE FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDATE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 28, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11(B) SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 13, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 4-602.11 (E).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. 4-204.119.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PA 100-0367.
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Jan 9, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 2, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2059870, dated 6/8//17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #37 INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. #38 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up soda fountain, on areas around each nozzle. Must detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER UNDER TOASTER OVEN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.9F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN 53.8F, VEGGIE PATTY 48.4F, AND EGG 47.2F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $30. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(DELI SANDWICHES, CHICKEN 160.9F, SOUP 210F, ETC)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING NEEDS REPAIR
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS, SANDWICHES, TUNA ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITY CERTIFICATE OR ENROOLLMENT INCLUDING PAYMENT FOR A CITY COURSE. MUST PROVIDE. 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 FLOOR AT REAR AROUND PREP TABLE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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May 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN CRACKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED IT INSTALL DOOR CHECK TO MAKE RESTROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK FOOD PREP AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT STOPPER HANDLE WAS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AND FIX 3 COMP STOPPER HANDLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 1, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA SELF SERVICE DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. WORN CAULK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL, AND ALSO AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE WORN CAULKING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEA. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF TUNA AT PREP COOLER-48.9F,AND 3 CONTAINERS OF TUNA IN WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 44.7F-48.9F. HOWEVER TEMPERATURE OF UNITS 38F,40F. OTHER FOOD ITEMS 40F OR LESS. MANAGER DISPOSED OF FOOD COST $42.00 /16 POUNDS CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” 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 one violation 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.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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