Subway
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2019
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Score
Subway has been inspected 14 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 10, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Subway dates to Jan 10, 2019.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
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 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 12, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1978958 DATED 1/5/2017 STILL NOT CORRECTED:-#32) MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.#41) ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT FAUCET OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE.
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Jan 5, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND NO PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, SALADS, DELI MEATS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1978958 DATED 1/5/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.#41) ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT FAUCET OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER EACH GLOVE USE SEVERAL TIMES AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AFTER HANDLING MONEY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN HELD HOT AT 163.4F. MANAGER ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER AFTER BEING NOTIFIED OF THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR.
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Feb 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 105F AND THEN GOES DOWN TO 98F TO 99F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE TO 110F THRU-OUT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR MINOR VIOATION STILL NOT CORREECTED. #32- DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE THE DISCOLORATION OF THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WE PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1579081 DATED 10/19/15 POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1579081 DATED 10/19/15. #32-: DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION ON THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN. #38-THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PLUMBING BACKUPS IN THE FUTURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION ON THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PLUMBING BACKUPS IN THE FUTURE.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, SOUP, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE FRONT HAND SINK OR RELOCATE THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT FOR SOUPS.
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Oct 31, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD
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Apr 18, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA NEED TO STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT, BROKEN CEILING AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SAID TILES. DUST INSIDE THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR 0F ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE AND ICE CUBES.ICE DISPENSER HAS A BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND THE NOZZLE. TAGGED MACHINE " HELD FOR INSPECTION",INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ICE IN BAGS THAT ARE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,BOUGHT AT CVS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER THE SHELF WERE JUICE BOXES AREA STORED AND BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA NEED TO STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT, BROKEN CEILING AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SAID TILES. DUST INSIDE THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Jan 26, 2012
Routine
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED 2 DAMAGED CEILING TILES(HOLES IN CEILING TILES) ABOVE REAR STORAGE ALSO OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS BY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 10, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven 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 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.
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