Subway
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2011, Subway has 30 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Subway's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACE OF CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEAKS FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SIDE STORAGE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IS BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS INSIDE OF BOTH UNITS.
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Dec 23, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE AND SPRAYS WATER ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE FAUCET. ALSO, WATER LEAKS FROM THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT/REAR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Feb 20, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.
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Feb 9, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. 10 UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 10 ON THE SHELF UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND 40 IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FRONT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP AND THE WALLS IN THE REAR WITH FOOD/STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Mar 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNPACKAGED PIZZA FOR EMPLOYEES' CONSUMPTION STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEES FOOD AWAY FROM THE FOOD FOR SALE FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE MECHINICAL SINK STOPPER UNDER THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE SIDES OF THE SAFE NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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86
Feb 7, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR DOOR IN THE FAR LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A NEW MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 5, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS
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Feb 28, 2020
License
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6LBS. VEGGIE PATTIES 48.2F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6LBS.$7.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT 48.7F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT STORAGE CABINET AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jan 15, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER TOP UNDER OVEN,LOWER SHELF UNDER CASH REGISTER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SAFE,ON FLOOR UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT,ON HOT HOLDING SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LOWER CUP STORAGE CABINET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/8/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 28, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 (A-D) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (A) OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN BLACK,PINK, GREAN AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEANED AND SANTIZED ICE MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN WARE WASH AREA, BLOCKED WITH CUTTING BOARD AND CONTAINERS INSIDE. REMOVE ITEMS AND HAND SINK MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN ACCESS. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit (at the end of the service counter). Found chicken @ 129.2F and soup @ 115.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less, or 140F or more. Operator voluntarily discarded 2lbs of denatured foods, valued at $30. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report summary #2028367, dated 4/14/17, not posted in facility. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Issued new inspection report summary and posted during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amount of black, slimy, mold like substance on ice chute of soda fountain. Must detail clean and sanitize entire machine. Must maintain same.
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Apr 14, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 4-7-17 ON REPORT# 2010001 NOT CORRECTED: -45-FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Apr 7, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN BREAST ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 127.1F, 128.3F, 129.1F, AND AT 131.5F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE REHEATED, MUST BE REHEATED TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISIS. 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS, ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR, AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS FOUND, AND REQUEST A VISIT FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW, MUST REQUEST THIS DOCUMENTATION FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND ALL OVER THE GROUND IN THE CORALE, AS WELL AS, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AT LEAST 20 INCHES ABOVE THE RIMS OF THE CONTAINERS. NONE THE LIDS WERE SHUT DO TO THE EXCCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH IN EACH RECEPTACLE. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND THE TRASH MUST BE CLEANED FROM THE SURROUNDING GROUND AREA INSIDE THE CORALE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(SANDWICHES, SOUPS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED NOVEMBER 17, 2017 ON REPORT# 1955357 NOT CORRECTED:-45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES TO USE WHEN REHEATING OR MONITORING HOT AND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED PURCHASE SEVERAL.
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Nov 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Feb 24, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS AT REAR, WITH IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND RESTROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN FIRST WASHROOM, AND AT REAR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 23, 2016
License
3 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: DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM WITH 1/4" GAP AND WEATHER STRIPPING NEEDED TO SEAL OPENING WHERE DOOR MEETS FRAME TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND PEST. MUST RODENT PROOF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS AT REAR, WITH IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND RESTROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN FIRST WASHROOM, AND AT REAR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jul 30, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE COOLER BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.1F. COOLER HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND NOT TO USE UNTIL IT'S ABLE TO HOLD THE PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. THIS COOLER WAS PREVIOUSLY HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED ON 2-27-15 AND MANAGER IS STILL USING THE COOLER. CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE A TAGGED COOLER. FOOD ITEMS: GUACAMOLE AT 53.9F, EGGS AT 52.4F, VEGGIE PATTIES AT 52.2F AND FALATEL AT 54F. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURE A TOTAL OF 2LBS AT $75. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERED SUCH AS TUNA,DELI MEATS, SOUPS AND CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Feb 27, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F. COOLER HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IN.STRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND NOT TO USE UNTIL IT ABLE TO HOLD THE PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. THIS COOLER WILL BE HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED. CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SUCH AS 1LB OF VEGGIE PATTIES AT 55.4F, 2LBS OF MAYONNAISE AT 55.2F, 2LBS OF SLICE ONIONS AT 55.1F AND RANCH DRESSING AT 56.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERED SUCH AS TUNA,DELI MEATS, SOUPS AND CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH CDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERED SUCH AS TUNA,DELI MEATS, SOUPS AND CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE POP STATION AND FOUND THE HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM LOOSE. MUST BRING PLUMBING ISSUES UP TO CODE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COPLY WITH CDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
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82
Sep 29, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. MEAT BALLS 159.3F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
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Apr 21, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 156.3F
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, AND SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE NOZZLES AT THE POP MACHINE. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES DID NOT HAVE A HAT OR ANY OTHER HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHEN HANDLING THE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A HAT,CAP OR HAIR NET TO THE EMPLOYEES THAT ARE HANDLING THE FOOD.
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Jun 7, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE MEATBALLS, CHICKEN AND SOUPS ARE BEING PREPARED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, AND SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE GREASY CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN STICKY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF DRAIN UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
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78
Feb 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. PRESENT AT TIME INVESTIGATION STARTED(ARRIVED 40 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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78
Jul 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT SODA COOLER FANGUARD COVER.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY WALL ABOVE OVEN.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jun 27, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SODA STATION AREAS NOT WIPED DOWN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 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 three 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.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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