Subway
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2011, Subway has 21 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES IN KIT. OBSERVED KIT CONTAINING HAIRNETS, 1 TRASHBAG, AND BANDAIDS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, ABSORBANT POWDER, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN RESTROOM BEHIND RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, SOUP,BEEF) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 8, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE WASHROOM AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO THEM BEING DISCONNECTED AND SIGN STATES NO WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:45PM TO 3:05PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED.AT 3:00PM KARLA TORRES ARRIVED ON SITE. AT 3:05PM CERTIFIED MANAGER KARLA TORRES CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS DELIVERED TO ANOTHER PERSON ON SITE THROUGH THE BACK DOOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 9, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP/SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND FIXED ISSUE WHILE DOING REPORT. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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Mar 9, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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Oct 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS, SOUP, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OLD POP RESIDUE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA BOXES AND THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE FOODS AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, ETC.
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Feb 22, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUIL UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S WASHROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT HOLDING WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 16, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268766 ON 3/1/19: 53 - NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT HOLDING WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE NORTH BATHROOM.
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Mar 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F. THE COOLER WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOR TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT WORKING/LOOSE ONE STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON HOT AND COLD HOLDING LINE SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED EGGS 51.8F-53.0F,1LB. ROAST BEEF 48.9F, 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 110.1F-131.4F,4LBS, TUNA 44.4F3LBS.TERIYAKI CHICKEN 44.7F,5LBS. BUFFALO CHICKEN 44.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 27LBS. $75.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS.A LARGE 6-9 FOOT LADDER,BROOM AND DUST PAN STORED IN FRONT OF SINK AND 2- ROLLED UP POSTERS INSIDE OF SINK BASIN AND DRAIN LINE PIPE IS DISCONNECTED AND SEPERATED .ALSO , NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP VEGETABLE WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK,RECONNECT DRAIN LINE PIPE AT SINK AND REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF SINK AND IN FRONT OF AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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 APPX 12- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CRAWLING OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/10/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/APPLIED FOR AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER DOOR HANDLES STICKY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REST ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL PAPER COMMING OFF AT THE ENTRY WAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. EXPOSED HAND SINK TIGHTENED TO WALL DURING INSPECTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, mus properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, door frame in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vent(ventilation) in men's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVENS THATS NOT VENTILATED FRONT PREP AREA
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel, three compartment sink and storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles sotred along side of walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jan 31, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOXER, PAPERS ETC.) STORED ON TOP OF MOP SINK NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three 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 roughly once per year on average.
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