Subway
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2019. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE BLUE DRAINLINE FROM OVERHEAD CARTRIDGES FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 0.5LBS. SPINACH-50.0F.4LBS. SLICED TOMATO-47.8F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 4.5LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES OF COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS,IN BETWEEN CORDS AND ON SHELVING UNITS AT REGISTER,MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ABOVE OVEN AND IN REAR AREA ABOVE STAFF TABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER UNDER OVEN,BREAD TRAYS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BLUE DRAINLINE FROM OVERHEAD CARTRIDGES FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Feb 8, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED HAM-45.3F.2LBS. DICED CHICKEN-46.2F.1LBS. ROAST BEEF-46.2F.3LBS. TUNA-46.4F.2LBS. SPICED LUNCHEON MEAT-45.5F.1LBS. TERIYAKI CHICKEN-45.3F.2LBS. BUFFALO CHICKEN-45.3F.2LBS. ROTESSERI CHICKEN-45.5F.3LBS. STEAK-50.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.19LBS. $125.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT 57.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OT BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PROBE/INFARED THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS MALFUNCTIONING.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO & EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CHEMICAL CONNECTION AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTTED MANASER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 4, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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May 28, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” 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 four 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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