Subway
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2012
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway four times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 3, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Subway's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer not properly dated/labeled, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
30
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).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and by pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning.Damage/broken floor tiles by pop dispensing unit shall be replaced.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, walls in rear kitchen prep area need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in front prep area need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan in bathroom no working, in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets under prep counter and three compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not cleaned along wallbase and floor tile missing near kitchen door. Instructed to detail clean floor and replace missing floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Tile baseboard missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing tile. Baseboard coving missing near walk in cooler. Instructed to replace coving.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow device leaking at utility sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restriants in prep area. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraints.
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Jun 18, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS BEEF AT 46.1F, HAM AT 47.0F, TURKEY AT 45.3F, SALAMI AT 46.1F, STEAK AT 49.0F, PEPPERONI AT 48.2,COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN AT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE OR DISPLAY ON THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS TOTAL 11 LBS. $40.00 TOTAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #30 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #33 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #38 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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May 24, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXED FOODS AND BAG OF POTATOES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DINING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TOO DARK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHT OR INCREASE THE WATTS OF THE BULB.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR AND THE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 3, 2012. The public record contains four 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 four 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 six violations per visit across the recent 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.
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