Subway
Last inspected: Jan 18, 2017
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Score
Subway appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 18, 2017. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Subway is from Jan 18, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 18, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT 132.4F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. SOUP DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 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: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES ,CONDUITS IN THE REAR AREA BY THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED NEXT TO THE REAR HAND SINK ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS SEPERATE AND AWAY FROM PREP AREAS.
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAIN PAN NOT CLEAN FOR SODA DISPENSER MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON PREPARATION TABLE.(PHONES,PENS,ETC.)
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Apr 7, 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: EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND SIDE OF FLOOR VAULT UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,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: DUST ON CEILING FANS AT DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2013
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 DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INISDE FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BY REAR PREP TABLE. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Feb 24, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN THE GARBAGE AREA(DEBRIS A LOT OF CARDBOARDS PAPER AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL)THROUGHOUT,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR , REMOVE OTHER ITEMS.BUSINESS SHARE THE GARBAGE STORAGE WITH OTHER BUSINESS KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Dec 12, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE SHELVES AND ON STORAGE COUNTERS AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS BY STORAGE SHELF AND BY 3COMP.SINK AT REAR, ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AT DUMPSTER AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT LEAKING ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Aug 11, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY,ROAST BEEF,& CHEESE)STACKED UP HIGH ON DISPLAY SERVING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.2F TO 52.3F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.THE ABOVE FOODS WAS DISPLAY AT 7:00am AND I CHECKED TEMP.AT 9:55am.CITATION INSTRUCTED NOT TO OVER STACK,INSTEAD TO KEEP TO MINIMUM WHERE FOODS SHOULD BE MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.ABOVE FOODS KEPT AT THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DISPLAY FOOD CONTAINERS WERE AT REQUIRED TEMPS OF 37F TO 40.6F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE WITH SANITIZER, ABOVE FOODS THAT WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE WHICH AMOUNTED TO 2 1/5 pds TOTAL AT FINAL COST OF $12.00 . COURT HAERING FOR TICKET #H000073119-14 WILL BE ON 10-06-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE SHELVES AND ON STORAGE COUNTERS AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLAEN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS BY STORAGE SHELF AND BY 3COMP.SINK AT REAR, ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AT DUMPSTER AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT LEAKING ON 3COMP.SINK.
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Apr 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2010
License
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. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OR REMOVE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED NEXT TO SINK.
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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. REPAIR DRAIN FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO PREVENT WASTE WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 18, 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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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