Subway

1129 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

American

Last inspected: Jun 14, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Subway appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. On Jun 14, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Subway since Jun 14, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 14, 2010

Routine

5 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.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING,SERVING SANDWICHES DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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.SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BACK ROOM,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.

Jan 22, 2010

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SOME CUTTING BOARDS ON STORAGE SHELVING ARE WORNED OUT NEED REPLACING.

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.SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK NEED A DETAIL CLEANING.

Jan 8, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND A CONSTANT VISIBLE WATER DRIP FROM CEILING ONTO NORTH END SECTION OF SANDWICH WRAPPING PREP TABLE POSSIBLE ROOF DAMAGE MUST REPAIR.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK NEED A DETAIL CLEANING.

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.REPLACE WATER CEILING TILES WERE NOTED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jun 14, 2010. 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 surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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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