Subway
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 (CHICKEN, TUNA, BEEF,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. AT 2:40PM CERTIFIED MANAGER PINKI PATEL ARRIVED ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES, TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 24, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST USE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK UNTIL HAND SINK IN REAR IS REPAIRED. MUST REPAIR HAND SINK IN REAR AND WATER MUST FULLY DRAIN FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIPPING AT HOOD ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOMS NO FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION.
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Oct 9, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE OPEN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK ON PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE. MUST STORED CLEANING CHEMICAL (DETERGENT, SANITIZER, CLEANER ETC) OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN FOOD PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAIN WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP DIFFERENT TYPE OF FOOD IN DIFFERENT STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 8, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM BETWEEN 2 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Apr 27, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (OPEN SANDWICH PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40.0 F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE OPEN PREP COOLER (IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA) WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.2F. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS: SLICED HAM AT 46.4F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 48.4F, ROAST BEEF AT 54.4F, SLICED TURKEY AT 46.7F, CUBED CHICKEN AT 45.9F, PEPPERONI AT 46.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM BETWEEN 2 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE FRONT OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION,NOT HANGING ON DRY STORAGE SHELFS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed no working thermometer in the front 2 door refrigerator. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Jan 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed food not protected: ice machine has a black, mold-like substance built up on the interior food contact portions. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris accumulated in the gaskets of the front 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Apr 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE FRONT OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULB.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA BACK UP REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Aug 21, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2013
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE MACHINE ABOVE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH PINKISH YELLOWISH SLIM ON INNER LINING OF MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE ICE WASHED AND SANITIZED THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE NOZZLES OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AT THE FRONT SELLING COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOORS BETWEEN CHAIRS AT THE SITTING AREA.
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Feb 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE MACHINE ABOVE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH PINKISH YELLOWISH SLIM ON INNER LINING OF MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE ICE WASHED AND SANITIZED THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASIS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE NOZZLES OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AT THE FRONT SELLING COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOORS BETWEEN CHAIRS AT THE SITTING AREA.
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Jan 19, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide splash guard to prep sink in kitchen prep area.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of front prep counter behind equipment(toaster ovens)not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometers to all coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited five 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 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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