Subway
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
24
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 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 EMPLOYEE'S ON DUTY WITHOUT THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Sep 5, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS,MUST MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER. FOUND BEEF @ 56.1F; CHICKEN @ 50.7F-57.9F; TURKEY @ 53.4F; TUNA @ 49.8F; ASSORTED CHEESE @ 48F-49.9F; AND SLICED TOMATOES @48.2F. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15 LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE @ $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 15, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE (ELBOW) AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
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Jan 23, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS NOT CONNECTED AT THE PIPE, THERE'S A PART MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, STORAGE RACKS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 WRITTEN ON REPORT #2268218 DATED 02/20/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -58. 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET UNDERT THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE AREA BY THE MOPSINK CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Feb 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT ELBOW OF REAR HAND SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with visible mold like substance(black/slimy substance)severe build-up inside machine, on cover, and water spout portion. Instructed person in charge to discard ice, discontinue the use of contaminated ice, clean and sanitize machine. Serious Violation 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on site when potentially hazardous food are prepared and served. Instructed person in charge City of Chicago Certified Food Manager must remain on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Manager arrived 20 minutes later with Certified Food Manager certificate. Serious Violation 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 1989217 performed on 2-16-17. Violation # 36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. #41 STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. Serious Violation 7-42-090
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Beverages stored on floor inside employee restroom the is not utilized. Must relocated beverages for proper food protection.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Facility missing required food handler training certification for actively working food handlers. Must obtain required food handler training certificate for all food handlers.
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Feb 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jun 2, 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: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND CO2 TANK AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES BY THE CO2 TANK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH SIDES OF THE SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA LOOSE; REATTACH SPLASHGUARD AT BOTH SIDES.
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Jul 13, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 3LBS OF HOT CHICKEN PATTIES AT 128.5F, 4LBS OF MEATBALLS AT 119.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS STORED AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, LIGHT IS TOO DIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jan 29, 2014
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: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jan 7, 2014
Routine
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: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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90
Mar 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRINK DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 2, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Aug 17, 2011
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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four 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 one violation 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.
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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