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Subway

1168 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
American
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2014
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway six times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2014. 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 Dec 10, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 44.6F, TURKEY AT 44.9F, CHEESE AT 47.3F, STEAK AT 44.4F, SALAMI AT 44.4F, SOUP AT 44.0F, ROAST BEEF AT 44.0F, MEATBALLS AT 46.0F, COLD CUTS AT 43.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 150# OF FOOD WORTH $650. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY WAS COVERED UP BY THE BUSINESS LICENSE. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
28
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
36
86
Sep 24, 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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
35
90
Nov 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SODA SYRUP RACKS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE MOVED & STORED AWAY FROM THE WASTE WATER PIPES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONDENSER FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER & LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VACUUM BREAKER OR BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE MOP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CABINETS UNDER HANDSINK & IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED.
41
78
Mar 22, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
34
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. REGLUE THE VINYL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES.
35
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. MAINTAIN AND CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
41
86
Jul 19, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 5-11-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 5-11-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
38
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 10, 2014. The public record contains six 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 three 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.

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