Subway
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Subway has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Jan 29, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED TERYIAKI CHICKEN, SLICED PEPPERS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COCO COLA DISPENSER. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED (7 BREAD OVEN, 1 WALK IN COOLER, BEVERAGE DISPENSER , TOASTER OVEN) IN DRY STORAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARRY EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Jan 31, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE FLOORS LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT, RACKS) BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walls, ceiling that that peeling paint/exposed plaster, peeling wall paper, and gaps in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Found 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Jul 20, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats) 20 in pop dispensing unit area in front storage room/closet, also found 15 live fruit flies(gnats), in rear kitchen areas, at time of complaint inspection, citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors under front pop dispensing unit not clean, had excess syrup build up under shelving/racks, needs detailed cleaning excess syrup removed, sanitized. Floors under storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen storage areas, 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: Above violation still remaining(Walls, ceiling that that peeling paint/exposed plaster, peeling wall paper, and gaps in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks(front walk in cooler), not clean, had excess food/dirt accumulation, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage cabinet shelving, storage racks/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 under front pop dispensing unit not clean, had excess syrup build up under shelving/racks, needs detailed cleaning excess syrup removed, sanitized. Floors under storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen storage areas, 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, ceiling that that peeling paint/exposed plaster, peeling wall paper, and gaps in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in rear walk in cooler, shall be provided.
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Jun 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES UNDER EACH PREP LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE WEST PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES FROM A PREVIOUS LEAK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH THE LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT EAST PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE WALK IN COOLERS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE SODA CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEES STORING PERSONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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82
Nov 24, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.9F, CHEESE AT 46.2F, PIZZAS AT 49.2F, HAM AT 45.5F, AND TURKEY AT 44.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Oct 21, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT STAND UP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE BACK ROOM AREA, KEEP FIXTURE AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 29, 2019. The public record contains 12 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 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 four 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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