Subway

5025 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

American

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Subway has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 3, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 3, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 3, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, ADVISED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL MANAGERS WHENEVER FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 38.90 �F Cold Tuna Cold-Hold Unit 40.10 �F Hot Chicken Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 �F Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 150.90 �F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER

Jan 10, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOODEN PALLETS, PLASTIC PALLETS) STORED AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

Jan 11, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSER COUNTER. NOTED WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND DRAIN LINES.

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 AND FREEZER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 3, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two 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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