Subway
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Apr 13, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excess debris buildup on vent covers in the walk in cooler and around the compressor units in the front prep area. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. 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: Observed excess ice and debris buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excess debris buildup on vent covers in the walk in cooler and around the compressor units in the front prep area. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed mops and brooms stored on floor with head down in prep area. Must store mops and brooms off floor and the head must be facing up.
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Sep 29, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floor in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(caulk by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Sep 22, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found previous minor violation#32 not corrected(Cooler shelving/racks in front prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced)from inspection report #1951354 dated 1/10/2017. citation issued 7-42-090 serious violation .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: caulk by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving/racks in front prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall/door frame that had peeling paint in kitchen/prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
4 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 items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks in front prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door gaskets in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by prep table had food splattering, needs detailed cleaning.
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Oct 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, TUNA SALAD, SOUPS, COLD AND HOT SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING HANDLED AND ALSO NO ORIGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training).
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Jan 14, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSING NOZZLES AT THE SODA MACHINE.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL AT 810AM THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND COOKED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD AND FOOD CRUMBS FROM THE 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: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COCA-COLA REACH IN COOLER.
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Apr 22, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 13, 2018. The public record contains 12 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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.
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