Subway
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2017
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Subway has been inspected 17 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 28, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Mar 28, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found low water pressure at utility sink when hot water handle turned on. Must have adequate city water pressure at all sinks. Must repair and maintain.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found food (ice used for consumption) not protected. Found large clumps of black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Substance found on lower corners of ice tray, on both sides, and along both sides of outer edge of ice tray, from top to bottom. Must remove substance, detail clean and sanitize machine. Ice machine cannot be used until cleaned and sanitize. Serious violation 8-38-005(a).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found low water pressure at utility sink when hot water handle turned on. Must have adequate city water pressure at all sinks. Must repair and maintain.
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Nov 15, 2016
License
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: HOLE IN UPPER WALL BY TOASTER.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR
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Sep 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 2-LBS TUNA MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F ON FOOD SANDWICH LINE.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA COLD WATER PIPE BROKEN.HAND SINK ONLY HAVE HOT WATER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL FRONT SINK IS REPAIRED,CDI. MUST HAVE REPAIRS MADE.PREMISES WILL BE REINSPECTED IN 2- DAYS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Jul 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP BETWEEN REACH IN FREEZER AND WALL.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT NECK OF FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED,IE DETACHED FROM WALL.MUST RE-ATTACHED HAND SINK TO WALL FOR EMPLOYEES USE. 48 HOUR NOTICE ISSUED.EMPLOYEES MUST USE THE 2- HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT IN 48 HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030-CRITICAL
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Apr 16, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTERIOR OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK. ABOVE STATED IS IN POOR REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN THE STAFF RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL COVING ALONG WALL AT THE MOP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. MUST REPAIR DETACHED PVC AT WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.
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Dec 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF HAND BOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. 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: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN RESTROOM WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE HOLDING STATION WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SELF SERVER POP NOZZLES TO REMOVE SYRUP RESIDUE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULB AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAKS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: IN THE STAFF RESTROOM LEAK UNDER PIPE CONNECTED TO THE TOILET WATER TANK, LEAK UNDER HANDSINK IN THE STAFF RESTROOM AND LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR MUST BE RE-SEALED, SOME SECTIONS ARE DISCOLORED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL PAPER ABOVE THE OVENS ARE PEELING OFF & SOME SECTIONS ARE DUSTY, MUST CLEAN & RE-SEAL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RECOMMEND MORE STORAGE SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN REAR, SO THAT THEY ARE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 29, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 PROVIDE COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN BREAD RACK AND HANDWASH BOWL BEHIND SANDWICH PREP LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR BY SODA SYRUP. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES IN ORDER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ITEMS.
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS.
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Jul 15, 2010
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. Following need cleaning: lever behind ice chute of soda dispenser, interior floor of freezer, bottom of rear prep table-due to food debris.
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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 behind soda syrup rack/shelves at rear prep area need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 28, 2017. The public record contains 17 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 five 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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