Subway
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 29 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Feb 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 TO 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER SHELF, IN WASHROOM UNDER SINK INSIDE CABINET, ALONG FLOOR IN WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND INSIDE CABINET WHERE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE SITS IN LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER FOR PARTICLES, DIRT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPING OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN CORNER AREAS OF PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA; CLEAN FLOORS.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS BESIDE THE POP IN A BOX AND BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Dec 3, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SUGAR STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SUGAR TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 (OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE). NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 05/20/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
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May 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 14, 2020
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND PREPARING SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION INCLUDIJNG WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND AFTER HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-010
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46F-48F, STEAK STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 46.2F. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK AND MAY NOT BE WASHED IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES IN EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR AND COFFEE STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2019
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) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 5, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELF BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND BY FUSE BOXES NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR.
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Mar 27, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT WAS OUT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST ATTACH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER KNOB AT THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK.
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Mar 31, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AREA OF DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Jan 14, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY,HAM AND OTHER DELI SANDWHICHES, AND SOUPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER AROUND THE BASE OF THE TOILET. MUST FIND AND REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY(30 MICE DROPPINGS)INSIDE CADINET ON THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY,HAM AND OTHER DELI SANDWHICHES, AND SOUPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER AROUND THE BASE OF THE TOILET. MUST FIND AND REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- FOOD DEBRIS IN THE MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION PREP TABLE AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS A LOT OF DUST, CRUMBS AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THEMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES THAT WORK HERE AND DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAS A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITH IN 90 DAYS.
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Apr 16, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT STORED AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. BUFFALO CHICKEN IN SMALL PORTIONED CONTAINERS FOUND AT 48.0F, 47.2F, & 45.4F, SHVAED BEEF IN SMALL PORTIONED CONTAINERS FOUND AT 48.0F, AND 45.6F. FOUND PRODUCTS STACKED TO HIGH ABOVE COOLING LINES ON REFRIGERATED SANDWICH STATION TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW +/- 2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BELOW COOLING LINES IN PANS, AND TO CHECK PRODUCT TEMPERATURES WHICH SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME FROM REAR OUT OF WASHROOM TO FOOD PREP AREA WALK PASS THE EXPOSED HAND SINK PUT ON GLOVES AND MAKE CUSTOMER'S SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-010(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS)MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER ATTACHMENT ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT OF DIRT, CRUMBS AND DEBRIS). MUST RE-GROUT OR LEVEL FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND BREAD HOLDING UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP, DISHWASHING, REAR STORAGE AND IN WASHROOM NEED CLEANING, OR PAINTING OR PANELING NEED REPLACING IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED(DEBRIS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE, CO2 TANKS AND STORAGE RACK FOR PAPER GOODS ON EACH SIDE WHICH LEAVES NO ROOM TO PROPERLY USE SINK. MUST REARRANGE AREA SO THAT THIS SINK CAN BE USED PROPERLY.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PERSON COME FROM OUTSIDE AND ENTER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, OPEN STORAGE CABINET, GET A CUP, FILL IT UP AT SEF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING AREA AND LEAVE PREMISES. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONELL NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO 'NO SMOKING' SIGN POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. VIOLATION 7-32-020(A).
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Aug 8, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING AT 3-COMP SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE AND DIRTY WATER IN BUCKET.MUST CLEAN BUCKET AFTER EACH USE,AND PROPERLY STORE MOP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS,AND IN SINKS.MUST PREPERLY STORE CLEANING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS.
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Dec 5, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO MUST PROVIDE LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTRAINER WITH LID FOR OPEN BAG OF SUGAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.MUST INVERT MOP AND REMOVE ANY DIRTY MOP WATER,CLEAN MOP BUCKET AFTER USE AND INTERIOR OF WASTE CANS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER HAND SINK CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR.
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May 9, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER
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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.REPAIR 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT NECK, AND UTILITY MOP SINK HANDLE NEEDS REPAIR
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Mar 25, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.OBSERVED FRONT FANGUARD COVER (SODA COOLER) NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZER LEAKING AT THE NECK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILITY SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 10, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 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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