Subway
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2011
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Score
Public records show three inspections at Subway stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 14, 2011. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Feb 14, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Feb 14, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, WIRE RACKS, OVENS, PREP TABLES, INCLUDING LEGS AND ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT. FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES. WALLS THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING. HOLES AROUND PIPING IN CEILING. SEAL ALL HOLES THRU-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS THRU-OUT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK
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Feb 4, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SLOW DRAINING AND FAUCET LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO DRAIN PROPERLY AND HAVE FAUCET PROPERLY INSTALLED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN INCLUDING TOILET & SINK. ALSO SOILED TOILET PAPER (FECES) IMPROPERLY DISPOSED OF IN TRASH CONTAINER. INSTD TO CLEAN THRU-OUT AND DISPOSE OF SOILED TOILET PAPER PROPERLY. ALSO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, WIRE RACKS, OVENS, PREP TABLES, INCLUDING LEGS AND ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT. FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES. WALLS THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING. HOLES AROUND PIPING IN CEILING. SEAL ALL HOLES THRU-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS THRU-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Feb 9, 2010
Routine
7 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 no soap at front prep hand sink upon inspection. must provide soap and towels at all times.
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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.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY.OBSERVED WATER RUNNING ONTO A SHOVEL USED TO DEVERT WATER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS USED AT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.SOME FLOOR TILES DAMAGED.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPS LEADING INTO CEILING,HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WALL UNDER DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMP SINK & MOPSINK.REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT MOPSINK.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL OVER 3-COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.WALK IN FREEZER
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 14, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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