Subway
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2018
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 11, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 11, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up four times.
Subway's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.-------- FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Nov 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST 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: HOOD ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER, EMPTY BOXES IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER AND LOWER CORNER SURFACES. ALSO THE SPOUT WHERE THE SODA IS COMING FROM WITH WET ORANGE AND YELLOW MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL,AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD ON TOP OF THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found large amounts of black, slimy, mold-like substance throughout upper interior of ice machine (and on plastic cover of ice tray.) Must remove substance, detail clean and sanitize machine. Ice machine turned off until it can be cleaned. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, meatballs, soup, etc.) being prepped and/or served. Must have City of Chicago certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found light not functioning in walk in freezer. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found toilet in 1 of 2 restrooms in disrepair. Must repair (handle on toliet) and maintain all restrooms.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT: 0.45 LBS OF CHICKEN @ 47.6F; 1.11 LBS OF STEAK AT 47.6F; 1.24 LBS OF TERIYAKI CHICKEN @ 49.6F; 0.44LBS OF FREE RANGE CHICKEN @ 44.6F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR LESS, OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF DIRT AND RUST ON METAL SHIELD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 12, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE WAX PAPER FOOD BAGS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 12, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO EXIT DOOR). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Oct 1, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 11, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four 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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