Subway
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2017
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 12, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIORS OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES,SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTETD TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
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 HAM, TURKEY, DELI MEATS,ETC.) 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: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED OR ELEVATED AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Feb 26, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Feb 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT, NOT CLEAN, HAVE FOOD SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AND SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE STORAGES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE 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 ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE CABINETS ANS SHELVES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Mar 21, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 11, 2012
License
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: VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE (FRONT PREP AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND METAL DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.--------NOTED FLOOR WITH POOLED WATER BY STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO FIX PLUMBING LEAK AND FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 2, 2011
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; CABINETS AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
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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 PREP AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS, EXCESSIBE DUST NOTED ON THEM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Nov 29, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//MGMT & I OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPS( HAM,TURKEY,TUNA)AT 45.0F-46.9F MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $75.00 ,10 1/2LBS
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.//MGMT & I OBSERVED DIRTY WASTE WATER BACKING UP OUT OF 1ST & 3RD SINK WHEN RELIES FROM MIDDLE SINK BLACK FOOD PARTICLES COMING UP IN BOTH COMPARTMENT. ALSO WHEN WATER IS RUNNING BACKING UP IN BOTH COMPARTMENTS.GREASE TRAP IS TOO SMALL FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND CHANGE GREASE TRAP
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR ON LINCOLN ST. SIDE.
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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.//NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & COUNTER TOP IN FRONT/NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 12, 2017. The public record contains 19 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 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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