Subway

4606 A S Damen, Chicago, IL 60609

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Subway appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Subway's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 27, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Subway's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2012

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK AT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION. REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SAME

Jan 17, 2012

Routine

6 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: OBSERVICE MICE DROPPINGS (0VER 10) IN REAR ALONG WALLBASE. GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF WALL IN SAME AREA. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL GAP AND RODENT PROOF DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK AT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION. REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. REPLACE SAME. SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. RE-ATTACH LOOSE WALLBASE IN REAR.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

Jan 19, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 11, 2011

Routine

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: 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. REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT INSIDE LEFT BOTTOM-1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR DOOR. CITATION ISSUED.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED ON PREMISES TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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 SEAL LOWER WALLS OR INSTALL BASEBOARDS. ALSO SEAL AROUND PIPES IN CEILINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 27, 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 surfaces properly designed” 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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