Subway
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2017
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Score
Subway has been inspected 12 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 31, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Subway is from Jan 31, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 31, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK WITH BLACK MILDEW. REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 LARGE 3 INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN BOTTOM LEFT DOOR. DOOR IS RUSTED THROUGH AND THERE IS A LARGE OPENING. DOOR MUST BE RODENTPROOFED AND MAINTAINED. DOOR LEADS TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK WITH BLACK MILDEW. REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN SMALL FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
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: OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND FOUNTAIN DRINK SYRUP BOXES AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS FROM VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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May 17, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELF RACKS AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES LOOSE FROM FRAME OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Nov 24, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2015
Complaint
4 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: NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1516079 DATED 1/20/15. #33- INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. #35-MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN. #43-ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45- MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST 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: STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES SERVING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER ARE AS FOLLOWS:AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS READING 73.F, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 74.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBING SERVICE.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED ON PREMISES AT ABOUT 3:30PM. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW READING 120.2F AND THE REST OF THE SINKS ALSO NOW HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
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Apr 18, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
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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. MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CLEAN AND FREE OF LITTER.
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Jun 10, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING.
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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. WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED FROM TOILET ROOMS FLOOR DRAINS AND HALLWAY DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMING AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 31, 2017. The public record contains 12 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 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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