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Subway

1608 W 59Th St, Chicago, IL 60636
American
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2012
95
Score
Low Risk

Subway has been inspected six times since 2010. Subway was last inspected on Feb 14, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Subway dates to Feb 14, 2012.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to four violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
32
95
Feb 3, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING MULTI-USE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH WATER AND PLACING ON COLD HOLDING LINE TO USE. INSTD MGR ON PROPER DISHWASHING (WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRTICAL.
8
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE/BOXES (OVER 50) BEING STORED IN REAR CAUSING FOUL SMELL. INSTD TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN GARBAGE AND STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND TO DISPOSE OF GARBAGE PROPERLY. RECOMMEND TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP FOR EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND ORGANIZE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
43
74
Jun 6, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* 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 CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED CHICKEN(172.9F) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H73127 COURT DATE 7-14-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
21
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, SHELVES UNDER DISPLAY COOLERS, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, PREP SINK, 3-COMP SINK, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
33
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 NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (SPILLS).
34
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. REPLACE OUTLET COVER ALONG WEST WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR.
35
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. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK.
41
78
Apr 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2010
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS.
18
95
Mar 29, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 14, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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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