Subway
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2017
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The health department has logged 15 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2010. On Oct 10, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 10, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “* certified food manager on site” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,TUNA AND TURKEY SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED FROM 8:40AM TO 9:10AM. 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: NOTED FLOOR COVING TILE BROKEN NEXT TO SODA POP COOLER AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED STEAM TABLE NOT HOLDING HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE.FOODS IN STEAM TABLE MEATBALLS 117F AND CHICKEN 73F. TAGGED STEAM TABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38 005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN STEAM TABLE NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 140F AND ABOVE THEY ARE MEATBALLS 117F AND CHICKEN 73F. THESE FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED.TOTAL LBS 7.5 TOTAL PRICE $20.00 WERE DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER OR RINSE WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THAT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PROPERLY SET UP.EMPLOYEE PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO AS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN THAT MANNER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS MEATBAL AND CHICKEN.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:50AM TO 11:35AM 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: NOTED FLOOR COVING TILE BROKEN NEXT TO SODA POP COOLER AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FAUCET AND HANDLES COMMING LOOSE AT WASHBASIN IN WOMENS RESTOOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET AND HANDLES.
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Feb 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSER AT DINING AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND EXTEROR OF DISPENSER AT SAMSE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE LIME DEPOSITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION GRIDS IN DINING AREA DIRTY NEEDS CLEANING
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Oct 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ABOVE SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE, COVERED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL INTERIOR PANEL HAS BEEN DETAILED CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL BEHIND A STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ROACH EGGS IN THE CORNERS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACH AND ROACH EGGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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; DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, TUNA, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609850, DATED 1-19-2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #45; FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. BUSINESS STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. ALSO, THE CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jan 19, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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 ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP.#1482648, DATED 3/26/2015. VIOLATION #32, NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BELOW THE TOASTER OVEN, DEBRIS AND TRASH INSIDE STORAGE AREA BELOW THE SODA STATION. ALSO, THE CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE SODA STATION IS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LADIES TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR, AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE CO2 TANK AND MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Mar 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS BROKEN/JAMMED UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER ,NO PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK/WOMEN'S WASHROOM.PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IS ALSO BROKEN HOWEVER PAPER ROLL IS PROVIDED BY THE SINKS.UPON MY REQUEST ROLL OF PAPER PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE AT SAID SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.PRESENTLY POSTED AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE FROM 6-7-14.ALSO NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.NEED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS.AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT PREP/SERVING LINE,AROUND THE CASH BOX,AND ON THE SIDE OF PREP/ SERVING COOLER.REAR AREA UNDER THE SHELF WITH DUST AND DEBRIS :PAPERS, WRAPS FROM TWIX CHOC0LATE ETC. 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: EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL AND SIDE OF FRONT LINE COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2014
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 FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING MOP SINK BROKE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAIN PAN FOR SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLOTHES NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Nov 15, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BADLY WORN OUT TOILET SEAT IN GIRLS RESTROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES AND BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER IN DINING AREA, AND ALSO STAIR-WELLS TO ALLEY. FLOOR BEHIND & AROUND TOILET BOWLS NEEDS CLEANING
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FOOD STORAGE / PREP AREAS, AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MONITOR THEM EVERY 2 HRS.
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Nov 14, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS SERVING ICE IN ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATIONS.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DARK BROWN / DARK GREEN MOLDY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING BACK ON SERVING ICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a).INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF ABOVE ICE FOR SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC UNTILL IT'S PROFFESIONALLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED , AND HAVE COMPANY PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT. MEANWHILE ABOVE EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION BY FAX AT 312 746 4240 TO REINSPECT AND REMOVE TAG AFTER SERVICE. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074878 - 18 WILL BE ON 01-05-12 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE. ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
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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. MUST REPLACE BADLY WORN OUT TOILET SEAT IN GIRLS RESTROOM.
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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. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES AND BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER IN DINING AREA, AND ALSO STAIR-WELLS TO ALLEY. FLOOR BEHIND & AROUND TOILET BOWLS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FOOD STORAGE / PREP AREAS, AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MONITOR THEM EVERY 2 HRS.
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
7 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.found/observed no certified food manager on premises with city of chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing potentially hazardous foods(sandwiches)at time of inspection on 6/07/2010. citation issued #H000060178 chapter 7-38-012, with a court date of 7/08/2010, at 400 w. superior in room 112 at 9:00am.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found observed food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/freezer, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezer.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, pop dispensing nozzles, not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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.floors under heavy equiment, rear kitchen not clean need cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in prep areas need cleaning, ceiling tiles in prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, and above oven not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Oct 10, 2017. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” 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 three 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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