Subway

2579 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

American

Last inspected: Jan 24, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Subway has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 24, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Subway dates to Jan 24, 2012.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up two times.

Subway scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 24, 2012

Routine

4 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. MUST CLEAN COUNTER AREA BY POP STATION

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

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT REAR STORAGE AREA

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

Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT STORING EMPLOYEES CLOTHING ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT, MUST STORE BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA

Feb 24, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Feb 18, 2011

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: 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.FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK-MUST PROVIDE.

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 FINISH WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR ROOM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 24, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” 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 two 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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