Subway
Last inspected: May 11, 2018
90
Score
Subway appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on May 11, 2018. 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 May 11, 2018.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 11, 2018
Complaint
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: CLEAN WALL NEXT TO DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK. OBSERVED MISSING WALL BASE (COVING) AT WALL IN REAR UNDER THE ONION STORAGE; REPLACE COVING AT WALL BASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE. OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED INSIDE OF SINK.
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Apr 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL NEXT TO DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK. OBSERVED MISSING WALL BASE (COVING) AT WALL IN REAR UNDER THE ONION STORAGE; REPLACE COVING AT WALL BASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE. OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED INSIDE OF SINK.
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Apr 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. FOUND THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER, FOUND TEN MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AND TEN MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OWNER HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RE-HEATING SOUP AND RE-HEATING STEAK AND CHICKEN. OWNER HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE POSTED THAT SHOWS HIS EXAM DATE AS NOVEMBER 18, 2017. MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN IN WASHROOM BEHIND THE LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL NEXT TO DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK. OBSERVED MISSING WALL BASE (COVING) AT WALL IN REAR UNDER THE ONION STORAGE; REPLACE COVING AT WALL BASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE. OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED INSIDE OF SINK.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITEWHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUP,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Dec 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER KNOB AND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF CADINET NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS (FRONT CADINETS UNDER SELF SERVE POP MACHINE AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER). ALSO CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 16, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF TURKEY AND HAM WAS FOUND AT INPROPER TEMPERATURE AT COLD SERVING LINE,TURKEY 46.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS,TOTAL COST $16.00,HAM,47.8F,TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS,TOTAL COST $16.00, TOTAL WEIGHT FOR BOTH FOOD ITEMS WERE 11LBS TOTAL COST FOR BOTH PRODUCTS WERE $32.00 FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTRPYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 20 FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON WALLS NEAR THE EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020
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Jun 15, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HAM,READING 45.9F AT THE COLD SEREVING LINE.TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS TOTAL COST $16.00 AND FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TURKEY,READING 46.7F AT THE COLD SERVING LINE,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $14.00 ALSO FOUND CHICKEN BREAST AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F ON THE COLD SERVING LINE,TOTAL WEIGHT 4LBS TOTAL COST $11.00,THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE 12LBS AND TOTAL COST OF ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE $41.00,FOOD OTEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL 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: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORSGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES BOR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, HELD, AND SERVED(MEAT BALLS, COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, SOUP). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK. REPLACE MISSING EXHAUST FAN INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OVERFLOWING TRASH(6 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM)OBSERVED IN THE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA(SQUIRREL ALSO OBSERVED INSIDE DUMPSTER). LID MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON DUMPSTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PICK-UPS OR TO REQUEST AN ADIITIONAL DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(REHEATING CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP, CHICKEN BREAST AND MEATBALLS, AND MAKING SANWICHES). CERTIFIED MGR. ARRIVED AT 9:17AM, LEFT AT 9:23AM AND RETURNED A HALF AN HOUR LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN POP RESIDUE FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION IN DINING AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MOP SINK. REPLACE MISSING EXHAUST FAN INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. MEATBALLS-85.6F, CHICKEN BREASTS-92.2F AND 44.1F, CREAM OF BROCOLLI SOUP-101.4F. ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS MUST BE RE-HEATED TO 165F, ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F, AND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. 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 NOT SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING EQUIPMENT IN CENTER SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND NO SANITIZER IN THE 3RD SECTION. ALL 3 SINKS MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. 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 MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, HELD AND SERVED(SANDWICHES, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN BREASTS, SOUP). SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DESK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BASE OF TOILET IN WASHROOM, INTERIOR SECTION OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSER STATION IN DINIG AREA, AND STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS CLEANING OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN MOPS SHOULD BE HUNG UP TO AIR DRY TO ELIMINATE INSECT BREEDING. PERSONAL ARTICLES WUST BE STORED IN AN AREA SEPARATE FROM FOOD. CLUTTER MUST BE ELIMINATED BY REAR DOOR, UNABLE TO INSPECT AREA DUE TO BOXES FROM DELVERY.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(SOUP,SANDWICHES).ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE BEHIND TOILET IN WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 28, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COUNTER COOLER.(SEAFOOD SALAD-43.7F,ROAST BEEF-49.6F,CHICKEN STRIPS-45.7)MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER.APPROX 30LBS ,COST $ 245.00 .CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 A
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from May 11, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six 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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