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Subway

16 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654
American
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Subway has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Subway's record stops at Sep 17, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three 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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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHINGS STORED ON DRY FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
41
90
Sep 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER AIR TEMPS AT 55.7F, COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED EGGS PATTIES AT 55.4F, 1 LB OF CHICKEN AT 54.6F, FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 (A), FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHINGS STORED ON DRY FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
41
82
Dec 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT FASTENED TO THE WALL PROPERLY.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
41
90
Mar 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
21
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP COOLER THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER, EASY TO MONITOR AREA.
40
90
Feb 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SINK DRAINS IN REAR NEED DEATILED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: I-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN. 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.
38
90
Aug 2, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PHILLY STEAK MEAT AT 54F, CHICKEN STRIPS (PLAIN, BUFFALO, TERIYAKI) AT 48-51F, AND PULLED PORK AT 52F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $72. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Sep 17, 2014. The public record contains six 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 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 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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