Subway
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2018
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Score
Subway has been inspected 21 times since 2010. Subway was last inspected on Feb 2, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 2, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2018
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2018
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2135264 DATED 1/11/18; 18 - OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR (LEFT SIDE) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR AS WELL AS IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. INSPECTOR POSTED THIS INSPECTION'S SUMMARY REPORT DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PANEL AND BY THE ICE MAKER IN THE INTERIOR AS WELL AS ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SERVE ICE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR (LEFT SIDE) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR AS WELL AS IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH FOOD AND SYRUP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DARK, THICK DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND THE VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Inadequate hands washing facilities, found main prep area hand sink completely clogged, instructed mgr. to keep all hands washing facilities in good repair. critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: leaky pipe under front hand wash sink, instructed to repair.
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Feb 16, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE AT FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Feb 11, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF A DAR SUBSTANCE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jul 24, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND COUNTER TOPS UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 9, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND COUNTER TOPS UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 6, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SIDE OF OVEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST 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 NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK P TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 7, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AROUND MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AROUND MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK.
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Jun 27, 2012
Complaint
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 SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEATS, CHEESE, SOUPS,ETC.)ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINETS NOT CLEAN.
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Apr 15, 2011
Routine
4 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- HAM, CHEESE, CHICKE, BEEF, ETC.- ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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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. WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET.
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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 SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET HANDLE AT RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 2, 2018. The public record contains 21 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 nine times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three 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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