Subway
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
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Going back to 2010, Subway has 22 inspections in the public record. Subway was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited six times.
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
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2621186, DATE 7/24/25 AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MAULIK J PATEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH. ALSO NOTED PIPE UNDERNEATH ALL TAPE UP. MUST REMOVE A PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP BEHIND THE BREAD STORAGE UNIT AT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MAULIK J AND MAULIK B PATEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Jan 7, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIFE USE TO CUT BREAD MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND NOZZLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME STOCK ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN SPONGES AT SINK AREA INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SPONGES OFTEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AMD MAINTAIN SEALED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CABINETS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CATERING BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. NSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Mar 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND LIDS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE FROM UNDER DRAINPIPE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Mar 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION ON AND UNDERNEATH CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN NON EXPIRED VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE CONDENSER UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK A THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 20, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: REPEAT OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Mar 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS BETWEEN SAFE, CABINETS, AND PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE CHOPPING STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CHEMICAL LINES OF EXCESSIVE LINE CAUSING EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN LINES. INSTD TO ADJUST LENGTH TO PREVENT COMPLETE SUBMERSION IN BASIN OF SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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May 4, 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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 9, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, THERE WAS A GARBAGE CAN LID IN THE SINK AND A LARGE GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED OCTOBER 17,2014 NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. IT WAS BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP-144.5F, BEEF-39.2F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
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Feb 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(PREPARING/SERVING HOT/COLD SANWICHES).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: BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR,AND MISSING AT REAR BACK DOOR.MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 21, 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: ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6' OFF THE FREEZER FLOOR, ALSO ELEVATE THE ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
4 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.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REACH IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED T0 CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA MACHINE/ICE CHUTE FRONT AND REAR CUTTING BOARD AND SLICER.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT FRONT BY SODA COOLER.
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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 SHIELDS NEED CLEANING THRU-OUT PREMISES FRONT , REAR ETC.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. 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. AIR VENT ON ICE/SODA MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 18, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six 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.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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