Subway
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2014
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Score
Subway appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. Subway was last inspected on Aug 8, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Subway is from Aug 8, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Aug 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO IDENTIFICATION ON EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MEATBALLS 156.4*F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CUSTOMER TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN REAR PREP STORAGE SHELF.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING ABOVE OVEN FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER SHELF LINER ON REAR BACK STORAGE TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 7, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTION PERSON ON SITE THAT CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. IE...SOUP, CHICKEN, MEATBALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 31, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER STORAGE RACK IN SAME AREA, ALSO IN WALK-FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Aug 9, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY FROM FOOD ORDER,DID NOT WASH HANDS. EMPLOYEE 5 MINUTES LATER PUT ON ONE GLOVE AND PROCEEDED TO HANDLE BREAD/READY TO EAT FOOD, INSIDE WARMER,POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED OWNER EMPLYEE MUST WASH HAND AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CDI-SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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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. MUST REPLACE SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREP SINK.
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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 UNCLEAN FLOORS ON PREMISES PREP. ALSO REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR,LOOSE.
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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 repair worn baseboards on premises.
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Aug 23, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE WOODEN DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, & HOT HOLDING BOX IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. FINISH REPLACING ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE OLD WALL COVE IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PUT A BRIGHTER LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN OFFICE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Aug 8, 2014. The public record contains nine 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 five times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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