Subway
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2018
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Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 14 times, with records going back to 2010. Subway was last inspected on Jun 20, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 20, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR AROUND ICE CHUTE AND SODA NOZZLES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS, AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND THE INTERIOR OF BOTH TOILETS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAN SAME.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTSHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Aug 11, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND CASH REGISTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Aug 1, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER AT 46.3F WITH READY TO EAT AND FULLY COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT AND FULLY COOKED FOODS STORED IN ABOVE MENTION PREP COOLER SUCH AS EGG FOLDS 50.6F,HAM 49.4F,CHICKEN 49.8F,VEGETARIAN PATTIES 50.8F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 9LBS. $17.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF UNDER SELF SERVE SODA UNIT BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN (BOXES,STRAWS,LIDS,ETC).ALSO A OPEN RODENT BAIT POISON PACKAGE IN SAME AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,POISON.CLEAN SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/1/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AND CASH REGISTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Mar 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE THE SELF SERVER POP MACHINE IS KEPT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS, SANDWICHES AND SOUPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE CHEST COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AT BOTTOM OF SHELF
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GENERAL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS.
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Jan 13, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No certified manager present at the time of inspection while sandwiches are being prepared.
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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. The interior of the back counter 2-door cooler is dirty, clean, rinse and sanitize the cooler interior.
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Apr 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND COUNTER TOP UNDER OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR AROUND CO2 TANKS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ONE LOOSE WALL TILE AT WALLBASE NEAR BEVERAGE COOLER; REATTACH. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN, CEILING VENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOMS AND VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FRONT AREA CABINETS AND BOTTOM AREA OF DISPLAY COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR MOP SINK, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, 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 Jun 20, 2018. 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 equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight 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 two 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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