Subway

8711 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2019
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway 19 times, with records going back to 2010. Subway was last inspected on Jan 15, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 15, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “* certified food manager on site”, which has been cited eight times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS MET. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HOLDS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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86
Jan 8, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATED POSTED NOR ON SITE AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, SOUP, BEEF, TUNA, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE CUSTOMERS AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND, DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ALL ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS MET. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HOLDS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 29, 2018
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP 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 THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN FRONT PREP COOLER: SLICED TOMATOES 59.5F-60.2F, HAM 57.6F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN 57.7F, CHICKEN BREAST 56.4F-57.6F, ROAST BEEF 54.5F, TUNA 54.3F, COLD CUT COMBO 54.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 62LBS AND $130 OF PRODUCT.. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL(62F) DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSING IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET AND PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND, DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN 201.3F, SOUP, 188.1F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6-19-17 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 19, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Jun 12, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN 148*F, MEATBALLS/RED SAUCE 145*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET HANDLE BROKEN, FLUSHING TOILET WITH STRING TO PULL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1995829 DATE 3/17/2017. VIOLATION #45 ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE OVER SODA MACHINE WATER DAMAGED/MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL ABOVE OVER, AND BEHIND HOOD.
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Mar 17, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PAINT EXTERIOR OF DOOR LEADING INTO THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH THE SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION(POP RESIDUE ON THE SHELF).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALLS THROUGGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 10, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 60.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CANNOT BE USED UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED AND RELEASED BY CDPH. ONLY NON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE UNIT AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND THE GROUND AND LIDS OPEN 0N THE DUMPSTERS WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH ABOVE THE RIM. MUST KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS, AND KEEP THE GROUND UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE RECEPTACLES CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(SANDWICHES, SOUP). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PAINT EXTERIOR OF DOOR LEADING INTO THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH THE SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION(POP RESIDUE ON THE SHELF).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALLS THROUGGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER, CLEAN AND HANG MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 62.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, CHEESE, SAUSAGE, CHEESE PIZZAS AND EGGS) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER( 2LBS OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 62.5F, 3LBS OF CHICKEN STRIPS AT 61.8F, 3LBS OF BUFFALO CHICKEN AT 63.1F, 2LBS OF 6 INCH PIZZAS AT 63.8F, 1/2LB OF SAUSAGE AT 61.7F, 1/2LB OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 61.0F AND 1LB OF EGGS AT 64.4F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, TURKEY, BEEF, HAM, CHEESE, CUT VEGETABLES AND SOUPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING AND THE MOP SINK VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING AS WELL.INSTRICTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Apr 1, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE NEW COFFEE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL.ALSO NEED TO REPAIR PROOFER LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PROOFER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACUET LEAKING AT THE SANITIZER CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS ON PREMISES NOT CLEAN,DEAD BUGS,DUST.MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVES NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN DISH/PREP AREA AROUND STORAGE,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.MUST CLEAN
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Feb 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING SANDWICHES, REMOVE GLOVES, TOUCH CASH REGISTER AND EXCEPT CASH FROM CUSTOMERS, PUT GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE SANDWICHES. MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-010(a).
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #24, REPORT# 1072273 DATED 2/13/2013 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, DRAIN AT 3 COMP. SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, SPILLING ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. UNABLE TO USE SINK PROPERLY TO SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WITH A VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,( i.e. DELI MEATS, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN AND SOUPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. CITY CETIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. . SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR UNDER/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, KEEP DRY. MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CDI, CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
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* 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. DELI MEATS, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN AND SOUPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY CETIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. . SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UPON RELEASE OF WATER, SPILLING ON TO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR UNDER/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, KEEP DRY. MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 8, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES WITH FOOD HANDLER. EMPLOYEE DIDNT WASH HANDS IN BETWWEN TASK AFTER HANDLING MONEY. EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO PUT GLOVES ON TO PREPARE SANDWICHES.EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN MULTI TASK WHEN HANDING READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL ACESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.EMPLOYYE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.-CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATED SANDWICH STATION TABLE HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP WAS 47.7F INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE DIAL , UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F, UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH BEFORE IT CAN BE USED. FAX A REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT TO312-746-4240-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: TUNA SALAD-50.1F, SOUP-122.6F, ROAST BEEF-48.9F, TURKEY-49.2F, CHICKEN-49.8F PEPPERONI-49.4F- CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOT PROPERLY SET UP TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT WHILE WASHING SAME- MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN PREP TABLES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH WHERE NEEDED, INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH POP DISPENSER STATION, AND FIXTURES IN WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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70
Jul 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR BY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOX FAN IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE WALLBASE IN REAR. REPAIR SAME. CLEAN ALL VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 15, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Subway.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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.