Subway
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2014
86
Score
Subway has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 6, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER SANDWICH ASSEMBLY LINE AND UNDER CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG FLOOR WHERE SANDWICH ASSEMBLY LINE MEETS FLOOR AND BETWEEN SANDWICH ASSEMBLY LINE AND CABINET UNDER CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. ADVISED TO CLEAN WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ITEMS ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ADVISED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE POP MACHINE NOT WORKING AND IS IN POOR REPAIR, THE CO2 AND THE CARBONATION NOT WORKING ONLY THICK SYRUP SPRAYS INTO THE CUP. THE UNIT MUST BE WORKING PROPERLY NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE POP MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN AND THE ICE MACHINE AT THE TOP AND CABINETS BELOW ALL NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED. 7-35-005(A) SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. THE POP/ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED. DO NOT USE. WHEN THE POP MACHINE/ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND IS WORKING PROPERLY. FAX A LETTER TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 312/746 4240 AND AN INSPECTOR WILL COME BACK AND INSPECT IT.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 143.2F SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Oct 18, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE ACCESS DOOR AND CHUTE ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN, CLEAN OUT AND CHECK THE DRAIN.
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Sep 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED.. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SURFACE AREAS AROUND NOZZLES. ALSO CLEAN THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DUST BUILDUP ON IT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER THE TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SURFACE AREAS AROUND NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AND SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DUST BUILDUP ON IT.
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Aug 29, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SURFACE AREAS AROUND NOZZLES.
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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 FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AND SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
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Mar 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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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.ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS,VENTS.
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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.FLOOR DRAINS HAS FOUL ODOR.
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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.WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 6, 2014. The public record contains 10 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 five 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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