Subway
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Subway was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Subway's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IODIZED SALT CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF OREGANO STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CUPS STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE USE ITEMS FROM CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF TILE STORED ON FLOOR AND OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON SODA CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE USE OF CRATES FOR ELEVATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL SURROUNDING PIPE LEADING FROM GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OPENING IN WALL SURROUNDING PIPE LEADING FROM GREASE TRAP FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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61
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS, SOUP). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM FLOOR AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE FLOOR HEIGHT.
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86
Feb 28, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN CABINET LOCATED UNDER FRONT ASSEMBLY PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (TUNA, MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 3RD SINK BASIN. (WATER STILL DRAINS) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN CABINET LOCATED UNDER FRONT ASSEMBLY PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SOUP, CHICKEN, ETC). NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWEL NOT CLEAN, SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3.5LBS. SLICED HAM 46.4F AND 3.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 45.3F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY PIC.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 7LBS. $133.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,TURKEY,SOUP,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR,PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTER ABOVE OVEN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Jun 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SOUP). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO UTILIZE REAR HANDWASH SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 27, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SPOTS AT THE REAR DOOR LIGHT COMING FROM UNDER THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING/NEED NEW DOOR STRIP.
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86
Apr 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE NOTED ON WALL UNDERNEATH WIRE RACK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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90
Apr 6, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CABINET UNDER THE TEA/SODA MACHINES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 11, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Jul 2, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLBASE SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK, WORN, CRACKED SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. PROVIDE SAME.
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90
Jan 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO DRAIN PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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86
Oct 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON REAR EXPOSED HADNSINK INBETWEEN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND SANDWICH PREP AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES AND UNDERSIDE OF DISPENSER UNCLEAN WITH STICKY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NOZZLES AND SODA DISPENSER AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER AREA DIRTY AND DUSTY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND SODA LINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTALL, MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED AS SHELF LINER. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE DELIVERY AND APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE CASES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 CASES OF SODA AND WATER STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 A 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES AT THE SODA MACHINE AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT STORAGE CABINET AT SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT CUSTOMER DINNING AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN REAR WHERE ULITY SINK IS LOCATED AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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82
Apr 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THICK WITH BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-OO5 (A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IT. WHEN IT IS CLEAN FAX TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAX 312 746- 4240 UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED DO NOT REMOVE IT. H000075392 10 COURT DATE05/24/2012 AT 1:00PM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IS DUSTY.
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Feb 28, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT,UNDER SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 24 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 seven times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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