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Subway

4800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Subway has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Subway was last inspected on Jan 8, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 8, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND SYRUP BOX STORAGE RACK FOR SODAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECTS INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK-IN UNITS; REMOVE INSECTS FROM INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS. SOME CEILING VENTS HAVE DUST BUILD-UP; CLEAN CEILING VENTS.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; MUST OBTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
Jan 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REACH IN FREEZER HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLD UNIT.
40
86
May 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEAM THERMOMETERS.
40
90
Feb 6, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
35
95
May 11, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,TURKEY,HAM,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
21
95
May 4, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 13 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,3-5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND.REAR DOOR WIDE OPEN NO SCREEN ON DOOR.ALSO SAME DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS & KEEP CLOSED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
18
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OVER FLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
24
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
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May 23, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 8, 2015. The public record contains seven 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 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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