Subway
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2019
70
Score
Subway appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2012. On Feb 19, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Feb 19, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Subway's latest score of 70 falls below 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
Feb 19, 2019
Recent Inspection
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE/SODA MACHINE AT SERVICE AREA/DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL ONE AT THIS SITE BY CORRECTED BY DATE CORE VIOLATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BE ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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70
Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED FROM 8:45AM TO 9:45AM. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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 AN 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: : NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT FROM 8:45AM TO 9:45 A.M. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE/SODA MACHINE AT SERVICE AREA/DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL ONE AT THIS SITE BY CORRECTED BY DATE CORE VIOLATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BE ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED FROM 8:55AM TO 10:00AM. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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 AN 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD IN INTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER, ALSO NOTED WATER DRIPPING ON TO THE FLOOR IN THE DINNING AREA.THE UNIT WAS DISCONNECTED UPON INSPECTION, NOT IN USE ICE MACHINE/SODA MACHINE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT CLEAN AND SANITZE ICE MACHINE/SODA, AND FIX LEAK WHICH DRIPPING IN THE DINING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED ICE /SODA MACHINE TAGGED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON COUNTER WHERE ICE/SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE WATER FROM THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE/SODA MACHINE AT SERVICE AREA/DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL ONE AT THIS SITE BY CORRECTED BY DATE CORE VIOLATION
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BE ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT FROM 8:55 TO 10:00. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 23, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER SPLASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD UNDER THE CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ATTEND A FOODSERVICE SANITATION COURSE
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Nov 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (01-12-2017) POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, TUNA SALAD, SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE HAND SOAP ACCUMULATION 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 FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM INSIDE/UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER CABINET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEANING EQUIPMENT/CHEMICAL STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED).
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Jul 29, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Jan 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT IN WOMEN BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, BLINKING OFF AND ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND BREAD OVEN AND FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, 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 prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front storage cabinet 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 walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under prep table 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, ceilings in rear prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed), ceiling vents in kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared.(meatballs 140.1 F,tuna 38.1f) Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Fountain drink knozzles are not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light fixture in mens toilet room is broken.Must repair and maintain adequate lighting.
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Jun 11, 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 pop dispensing unit 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 walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Mar 22, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK IN COOLER,CABINETS
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,FRONT COOLERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 19, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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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