Subway
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 21, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Subway dates to Sep 21, 2017.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MAYO, RANCH DRESSING)INSIDE AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 71.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH, MAYO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT 48.9F, 1/2 LB OF GUACAMOLE AT 53.4F, 2 CONTAINERS OF MAYO AT 52F-71.1F AND A CONTAINER OF RANCH DRESSING AT 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK BLOCKED LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND NO SOAP FOR THE WASH BOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK A EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN SOAP IN THE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED ALL DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL WATER FOR WASHROOM STILL ONLY REACHING 65.8F AT THE TIME OF RE-INSPECTION AND AFTER A 48 HOUR NOTICE WAS GIVEN ON 1/5/17 TO FACILITY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 85F AT ALL TIMES AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER WASHROOM USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR THE ICE MACHINE SLOT WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE SLOT FOR DRINKS AT DRINK DISPENSOR 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER AND BROWN AND WHITE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND DRINK FOUNTAIN. OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES AND AROUND SODA DISPENSORS AT THE DRINK FOUNTAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED NEXT TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHBOWL AT 69.9F LOCATED IN THE ONLY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT RUNNING WATER REACHES AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND TO ALSO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO RE-WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AFTER USING THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR THE ICE MACHINE SLOT WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE SLOT FOR DRINKS AT DRINK DISPENSOR 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER AND BROWN AND WHITE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND DRINK FOUNTAIN. OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES AND AROUND SODA DISPENSORS AT THE DRINK FOUNTAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED NEXT TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls by prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning. Wall that had gaps by mop sink area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in freezer, shall be provided.
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Nov 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: DURING COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #19 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1419192 Monday, November 23, 2015 WHICH STATES "DURING INSPECTION FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH OVER FLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE DUMPSTER AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED".CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. CDI. DURING INSPECTION AT AROUND 12 NOON MANAGER ESCORTED ME TO THEIR NEW DUMPSTER AREA WHICH IS CLEAN AND ORDERLY AND A NEW LARGE DUMPSTER WITH SUBWAY'S NAME ON IT FROM INDEPENDENT RECYCLING SERVICES. THIS NEW GARBAGE AREA IS ON ANOTHER SIDE OF THE BUILDING.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH OVER FLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE DUMPSTER AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL COVING IN THE STAFF RESTROOM TO SEAL OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF ALL WALL EDGES.
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Nov 23, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH OVER FLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE DUMPSTER AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL COVING IN THE STAFF RESTROOM TO SEAL OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF ALL WALL EDGES.
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Sep 11, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT THE MAIN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Sep 4, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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 INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP SERVING LINE AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN TERIYAKI 57.6F, TOMATOES 55.0F, CUCUMBERS 47.1F, TURKEY 53.7F,TUNA 52.1F, PEPPERONI 54.3F, FALAFEL 48.5F, AVOCADO 47.8F, STEAK 61.8F, ROAST BEEF 56.9F, VEGGIE PATTIES 52.1F, GREEN PEPPERS 49.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 164 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $142.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL 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: NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, DOORS, CEILING OF HALL WAY AND INSIDE PREMISES (THERE IS A COMMON AREA SHARED WITH DUNKIN DONUTS AND THE WORKS RESTAURANTS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT THE MAIN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT HOT WATER HANDLE.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF HIRE FOR 2 NEW EMPLOYEES WORING.MUST PROVIDE THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR. THERE IS A SECOND ENTRANCE DOOR INTO PREMISES ACROSS FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED DOOR WHICH PROPERLY CLOSES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH WALL COVING IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 3, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASH ROOM STALL DOOR AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL/REPAIR HOLE AT WALL COLUMN NEXT TO THE DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CAULKING AT THE WALLBASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR MOP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: DUTING INSPECTION OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SITTING IN A CORNER AT THE 3-COMP SINK.MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
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Sep 12, 2012
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 MGR ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MGR ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION, AND POST CERTIFICATE IN A CLEAR VIEW.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK NOT SHUTTING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PURSES STORED OVER PACKAGED MYO AND KETCHUP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD SHELVES.
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Jul 19, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. INTERIOR SURFACES OF SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE REAR OF THE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Oct 27, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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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. CRACKED AND CHIPPED PLASTIC FOOD COVERS, MUST USE SOUND FOOD UTENSILS
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Apr 26, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. MISSING BASEBOARD SECTION AT THE REAR PREP AREA WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. MUST KEEP REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Sep 21, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 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 five 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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