Subway
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2016
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Subway has been inspected 16 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 30, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM COTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND AROUND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Nov 4, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COOLER UNIT UNDER THE MICROWAVE ACROSS FROM THE FOOD LINE.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN HOLD-HOLDING UNITS ON THE FOOD LINE: MEATBALLS AT 102.5F, CHICKEN BREASTS AT 107.7F, AND SOUP AT 122.8. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE MAIN WATER LINE, ICE SHOOT, ICE TRAYS, PANELS, AND PUMPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS FROM ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND ALSO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED, ICE WAS DISCARDED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, HAM, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COOLER UNIT UNDER THE MICROWAVE ACROSS FROM THE FOOD LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUMPS OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER HAS SOME CORRODED RACKS, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE DISPENSING CHUTE HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP; THE DISPENSER HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED AND CLEANED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS ARE FULL OF DEAD FLIES, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE SODA / MILK REACH IN COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD AREA.
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AND CERTIFIED MANAGER TELEPHONED DURING INITIAL INSPECTION TO ARRIVE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TABLETOP CAN OPENER HOLDER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT LEADING TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE CRACKED, DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED EARTH. MUST SEAL/REPAIR AND MAKE CEMENT FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT WOODEN STAIRS WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: TABLE STORED ON REAR WALK-WAY PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Sep 4, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TABLETOP CAN OPENER HOLDER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT LEADING TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE CRACKED, DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED EARTH. MUST SEAL/REPAIR AND MAKE CEMENT FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT WOODEN STAIRS WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: TABLE STORED ON REAR WALK-WAY PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Jul 16, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2011
Reinspection
2 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 RAT DROPPINGS AND STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA, NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER,BASEMENT IS USED FOR STORAGE INCLUDING A WALK-IN FREZERS.MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE 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. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, MUST FIX.WASTE WATER IS BACKING- UP
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Aug 2, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 3 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.8F.MANAGER /OWNER STATED THAT SHE TURNED THE UNIT OFF AT 8 AM, DUE TO TOO MUCH ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSATE UNIT.MANAGER LEFT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE( TURKEY BREAST, BEEF PORK ETC) .OWNER CONTACT THE TECHNICIAN HE WILL BE ABLE TO SERVICE THE UNIT TOMORROW MORNING 8-3-11. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) H0000 73322-10.
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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 STORED INSIDE THE 3 REACH-IN DOORS.FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:BEEF, ROAST BEEF,CHICKEN, VEGGIE PATTIES, YELLOW EGGS, VARIOUS KIND OF LUNCH MEAT, TURKEY, SHREDDED LETTUCE VARIOUS KIND OF CHHESE, PULLED PORK, IMITATION OF CRAB MEAT, ALL AT TEMP FROM 59.7F TO 64.5F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 200 OR MORE.VALUE 1000.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H0000 73322-10
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, REAR DOOR HAS A GAP OF 1" TO 1/2"AT BOTTOM AND SIDE.OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS AND STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA, NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER,BASEMENT IS USED FOR STORAGE INCLUDING A WALK-IN FREZERS.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H0000 73323-11
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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. REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. WATER FAUCET IS LEAKING,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, MUST FIX.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER(WITH A BUILD-UP WHITE FOAM ON TOP THE WATER)ON FLOOR MUST REMOVE AND CLEANED.
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Jul 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2010
Complaint
3 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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:5.5# OF SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.6F; 5.5# OF SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 48.6F; 3#OF SLICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 52F;AND 2.5# OF VEGGIE PATTIES.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 16.5, VALUE 51.78.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-28-005(A) HOOOO58586-16
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED.NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO58586-16
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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 EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND CONDENSATE UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER(BASEMENT AREA).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 30, 2016. The public record contains 16 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 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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