Subway
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Subway has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 17, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Subway's record stops at Jan 17, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited two times.
Subway's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED RED, BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ONTO ICE AND BLACK PARTICLES IN ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B CITATION ISSUED
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. DISPLAY COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MILK 53.9-54.3F AND YOGURT 53.7F STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 CITATION ISSUED
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CLEANING SURFACES OF 3-COMP SINK, COUNTER, PREPARING COOKIES, SANDWICHES, HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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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. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND REAR AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 7, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT DRAINING/BACKED UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. H00006277713 INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING.
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Dec 10, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BASEBOARD UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE WORN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER SOFT DRINK SYRUP DISPENCERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR UNDER FUSE BOX AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND WHITE SLIMY SUBSTANCES DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ONTO STORED CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISCARD ICE CURRENTLY STORED THERE AND PROPERLY PROTECT ANY CONSUMABLE ICE GOING FORWARD. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (MEATBALLS,DELI MEAT,ETC)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BASEBOARD UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE WORN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER SOFT DRINK SYRUP DISPENCERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR UNDER FUSE BOX AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 17, 2012. The public record contains four 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 nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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