Subway
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2010, Subway has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Subway's record stops at Jul 17, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Subway squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE AT CENTER COLUMN BY WINDOW OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED; PROVIDE SHIELDS. LIGHTS ABOVE OVENS DO NOT HAVE END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING; REPAIR. VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM IS LOOSE FROM CEILING; REATTACH. LEAKING OBSERVED TODAY (JULY 17, 2013) FROM VALVES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT WAS REPAIRED; REPAIR LEAKS.
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Jul 16, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK ON SECOND FLOOR IN PREP AREA IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A DISCONNECTED PIPE AT THE BOTTOM; MUST REPAIR SINK. PREPPING WAS OBSERVED IN THIS AREA DURING MY INSPECTION. AT THIS TIME I INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE THIS SECTION AS A PREP AREA AS THERE IS NO WHERE TO WASH HANDS UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED. SINK IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MUST NOT BE USED OR TAG REMOVED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE AT CENTER COLUMN BY WINDOW OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED; PROVIDE SHIELDS. LIGHTS ABOVE OVENS DO NOT HAVE END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING; REPAIR. VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM IS LOOSE FROM CEILING; REATTACH.
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Aug 1, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COCA-COLA COOLER AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM SHELF.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE ABOVE THE MICROWAVE OVENS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG FLOOR BASE TO REMOVE EXCESS CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI ON 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR SPECIFICALLY UNDER HEATING PIPE.
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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 CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES FROMCEILING TILES NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE AT WALLBASE BEHIND COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 30, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. The light fixtures above the deli prep area have been taped up on the stainless steel and are full of dirty residue, remove the tape, clean off the residue and secure the lights in a sanitary manner.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Replace the missing light shields above the rear counter food equipment.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The hose running out of the sanitizing solution dispenser above the three compartment sink is spraying liquid all over, repair the plumbing so water is contained.
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM JAN.7/09 (REPORT#156081) #38-REPAIR LEAKING 3-COMP SINK STOPPER LINE/GASKET & INSULATE DRAIN LINES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK/PREP TABLE/CLEAN POTS & PANS STORAGE RACK, OR INSTALL A DROP-CEILING TO PROTECT PREPARATION & DISHWASHING AREA.
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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 RE-SEAL CRACKS/GAPS AT SERVING COUNTER OR ANY LOOSE BASEBOARD TILES.
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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. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES AT NORTH WALL OF 2ND-FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA; UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT 1ST-FLOOR, MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS. ALL STOCK/SUPLLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR AT REAR HALLWAY & AT ANY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. NOTED LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER CABINET-MUST FIX.
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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. ANY SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVES, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONOTORING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jul 17, 2013. 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 four 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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