Subway

5062 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

American

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Subway appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 15, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

Subway's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 7, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BROKEN NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO75250-12

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS(CHICKEN, BEEF,TUNA ETC.),ALSO DURING THE INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO75250-12

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PERVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-3-2010; REPORT #470335 #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. TODAY(12-7-2011) OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH AN EXCESS BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO76626-11

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. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS(FOOD SPILLAGE).

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. REPAIR WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND WATER PIPE(FRONT AREA), INSIDE THE CABINET.

Dec 3, 2010

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 15, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three 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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