Subway
Last inspected: Nov 30, 2017
95
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 30, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 30, 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, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Subway's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 30, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
4 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 WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATBALLS, CHICKEN SANDWICH, TUNA SANDWICH,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUNISH KUMAR PATEL CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:40 AM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER OF BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint while in front prep area. Operator put on hat during inspection. All food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times (while in prep areas).
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO DOOR LINE COOLER FOUND AT 48.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHEESE PIZZA AT 49F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS CUT CUCUMBERS AT 48.6F, 4 LBS CHEESE PIZZA AT 49F. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LB EACH CREAM OF BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP AT 90.9F AND CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT 117.1F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $15.00. CRITICAL 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 THE ABOVE FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY HELD. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED 50 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-26-15 NOT CORRECTED.FOOD HANDLER TRAINING NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER.
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May 26, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER CAPS SOAKING IN A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE SINK. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT FUNCTIONAL AND EXTRA TOWELS NOT LOCATED AT THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED CAPS AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE (FOOD) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS INSIDE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: SHARED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE GROUNDS IN CORNERS OF CORRAL AND SURROUNDING SEVERAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHARED CORRAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON SHELVING WITH DRY FOODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 31, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER TOILET FACILITIES NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET BOWLS NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY AND OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT AND COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 28, 2014
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 ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG DELI MEAT, SALADS, COLD SANDWICHES. SOUPS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (DISPLAY/DINING AREA) AND INSIDE PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE OVEN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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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/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN MENS TOILET ROOM ARE OUT. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN MEN TOILET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.
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May 20, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN REAR, OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Nov 30, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three 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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