Subway
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2016
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Subway has 14 inspections in the public record. Subway was last inspected on Oct 17, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 17, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Subway's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO,
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR REAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 18, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk above, and by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around bathroom sink in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit, interior of cabinet shelving not clean, needs 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, front cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear kitchen area under shelving 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 that had peeling paint, gaps by prep table and 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall by rear prep table not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, and in bathroom shall be replaced.
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Feb 21, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-MUST REPAIR,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Feb 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED (BLACK) SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL OR E-MAIL REQUEST TO cdphfood@cityofchicago.org ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-MUST REPAIR,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Plastic bins for utensils that were damaged/broken, and had sharp edges shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen, storage area under storage shelving 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: Wall that had peeling paint by front prep table shall be repaired/sealed, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced/repaired.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Nov 2, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND/OR REPAINT WALLS NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Jun 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS (STICKY) THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.----------MUST FIX LEAKY DRAIN LINE FROM WATER FILTER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 18, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under front cooler display not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile, ventilation and light covers through-out not maintained. Instructed to detail clean light and ventilation covers throught-out and replace all worn and damaged ceiling tile.
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Mar 19, 2010
Tag Removal
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. DRAIN IN THE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE WITHOUT COVER ,MUST COVER
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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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED;HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER SODA CONNECTION MUST BE SEALED,WALLS IN THE SODA SYRUP CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD AND SLIME FLOWING THRU ICE WATER AND BLACK DIRT CLINGING TO INTERIOR WALLS AND CORNERS OF THE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,TAGGED ICE MACHINE.
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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. DRAIN IN THE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE WITHOUT COVER ,MUST COVER
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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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED;HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER SODA CONNECTION MUST BE SEALED,WALLS IN THE SODA SYRUP CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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 Oct 17, 2016. The public record contains 14 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 six times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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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