Subway
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2017
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Score
Subway has been inspected 10 times since 2010. On Jan 31, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 31, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROX 5-LBS OF COLD ROTISSERIE CHICKEN IN FRONT PREP COOLER MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F.ALSO APPROX 3-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 114.8F.FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARED BY MANAGER-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. COST APPROX $40.00 WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: NO WASTE RECEPTACLES,(TISSUE PAPER) OR HAND SOAP IN LADIES WASHROOM, AND NO HAND SOAP IN MENS WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS.MANAGER PROVIDED BOTH DURING INSPECTION, CDI. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSE NOT CLEAN ON POP MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AROUND SAFE IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS (EVEN AFTER BEING TOLD TO WASH HANDS) MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, JUST PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, HANDLING MONEY AND WEARING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AROUND THE STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOWER WALLS BY THE RACK IN THE REAR, ACROSS FROM THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 20, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE BULB IS BLOW OUT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED SAUSAGE 83.1F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND COLD FOOD 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNIT (SPILLS). REPLACE MISSING AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 26, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 545753 ON 1-18-2012. (19)OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED AN OPENING IN THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST REPLACE AND MAKE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS BEING USED ON FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA LINES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE DIRT,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jan 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AND BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 110-118 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF TUNA FISH AT 47.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED AN OPENING IN THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST REPLACE AND MAKE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS BEING USED ON FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA LINES IN REAR. MUST REMOVE DIRT,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Feb 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES,ETC.) MUST REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR OF PREMISES NOT ORGANIZED.(BY MOP SINK)
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Apr 1, 2010
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. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN/BUILD UP ORGANIC SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING INTO SMALL BUCKET AT FIRST COMP SINK OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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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 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four 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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