Subway
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 29 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT STEAM TABLE: BROCOLLI CHEESE SOUP AT 113.0F AND MEATBALLS AT 121.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE CONTAINERS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER, AND THEN ONLY RINSING OFF. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP NOR ANY SANITIZER USED. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OF ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WAS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER INSTRUCTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE CHUTE DISPENSER AT BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS NOT PROTECTED, GAPS NOTED INBETWEEN, TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CABINET UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM SAID LOCATION AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Mar 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2025
Recent Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) : OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF PIZZAS AT 50.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 THE FRONT PREP COOLER DID NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED TO BE 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (LUNCHMEAT, SANDWICHES, SOUPS ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED BENEATH THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF PIZZAS AT 50.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 4-301.11 THE FRONT PREP COOLER DID NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED TO BE 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (LUNCHMEAT, SANDWICHES, SOUPS ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED BENEATH THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 2, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF LUNCHMEAT AT 48.5F, AND 6LBS OF DICE CHICKEN AT 61.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $75. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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78
Jan 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 24, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.1F AND 3LBS OF TURKEY AT 49.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 6LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE WALK-IN COOLER DID NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED TO BE 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (LUNCHMEAT, SANDWICHES, SOUPS ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 7, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-403.11 MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (PURSE AND JACKET) IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM DRY STORAGE GOODS.
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Mar 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 87.0F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 88.0F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. THE MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SOUPS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (PURSE AND JACKET) IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM DRY STORAGE GOODS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED BENEATH THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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95
Mar 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 40.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 44.7F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE FOUND AT 50.3F AND SPINACH FOUND AT 49.8F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD IS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT PREP LINE OR REMOVE PLASTIC DRINK LIDS AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS AWAY FROM HAND SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (PURSE AND JACKET) IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM DRY STORAGE GOODS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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64
Apr 15, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Feb 17, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Aug 13, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BY THE SODA DISPENSER BOXES IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LEAKING SYRUP; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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86
Feb 1, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER HAS BEEN EXHUASTED BY DISH WASHING AND FILLING MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT THIS TIME.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. 1/4 GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW AND IDENTIFY BACKFLOW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Oct 22, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 N O CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.202.13 (B)(1) MUST REMOVE FLY STRIPS FROM HANGING IN REAR PREP AREA. FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED FROM HANGING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, AND FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED OR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
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67
Jan 10, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ABOVE THE SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEATS, SOUPS, TUNA, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED UPSTAIRS OFF DINING AREA. INSTALL CORRECT STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN UPSTAIRS DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE PUSH CART, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA AND PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR,
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90
Oct 28, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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95
May 6, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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95
Apr 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP LINE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT FRONT LINE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CONTAINER OF TURKEY AT 48.2F, CONTAINER OF HAM AT 47.9F, CONTAINER OF STEAK AT 50.2F, CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 47.6F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISUSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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86
Dec 9, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 12-2-16 ON REPORT# 1589094 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED: -18- OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH OBSERVED AT LOWER CENTER SECTION OF FRONT DOORS. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM AIR VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN FRIST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST ALSO BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER REAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALL AREAS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH OBSERVED AT LOWER CENTER SECTION OF FRONT DOORS. MUST REPAIR OPENING AND REPLACE WORN/BROKEN SWEEPER ON THE EAST DOUBLE DOOR( LARGE OPENING GRATER THAN 1/4 INCH ALSO PRESENT). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 6-25-15 ON REPORT# 1559559 NOT CORRECTED: -41- MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM AIR VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN FRIST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA, AND ON LANDING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHRS OFF THE FLOOR. ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST ALSO BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER REAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALL AREAS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS IN EACH WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND PROPERLY STORE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTORE HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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82
Jun 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 10, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited eight 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 four violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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