Subway

166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

American

Last inspected: May 11, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Subway has been inspected five times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 11, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Subway dates to May 11, 2011.

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

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 11, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. CREVICES BETWEEN WALL BASE AND WALL UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT ALL PREP COOLERS.

Aug 20, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS ISPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

Jul 7, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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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. Observed small holes in wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must seal all holes in wall.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Rear prep area handwash bowl hot water handle in poor repair, hot water leaks. Must repair and maintain sink.

Apr 2, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Mar 26, 2010

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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* 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 MANAGER ON SITE WHEN HANDLING AND SELLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, ALSO ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MGRS RECOMMENDED TO COVER ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE, ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNTIL ITS PROVIDED WITH HOT WATER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from May 11, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three 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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