Subway
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
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Score
Subway appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER WITH SPILLAGE ON BASE AND NOZZELS. INSTRUCTED TO WIPE DOWN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES AND COVING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND COVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE IN WALK-IN COOLER TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAY HOSE FIXTURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAY HOSE FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES AND COVING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND COVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE IN WALK-IN COOLER TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1st COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 27, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DEAD ROACH NOTED NEAR CHIP DISPLAY SHELF. INSTD TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON BREAD FORMING BAKING PANS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PROPERLY, FREE OF LEAKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVE A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE UNDERNEATH IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 7, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. NEW WIPING CLOTHS NEEDED WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR DOOR, WASHROOM WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/ REPAIR TO PREVENT ANY HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Feb 28, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOOD CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 128.3F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED HOT (TCS) FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. (PIC) REMOVED SOUP AND DISCARDED APPROX 20LBS AT COST APPROX $ 8.00.-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF INSIDE RECEPTACE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR DOOR, WASHROOM WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/ REPAIR TO PREVENT ANY HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKING A SANDWICH AND TOUCHING AN IPAD AT THE SAME TIME, AS WELL AS REACH TO GRAB COOKIES FROM THE CASE AND PICK UP THE IPAD ALL WHILE NOT CHANGING HIS GLOVES. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE IN TASK, GLOVES MUST BE DISCARDED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SAID POLICY ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP KIT EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROX. 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO CONTROL THE PRESENCE OF PEST IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING ELIMINATION OF ENTRY POINTS AND HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE MANAGER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 11, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING ON THE COVER AT THE LOBBY SODA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER, ALSO ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK TO BACK ROOM BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPLACE LOCK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER METAL STRIPPING COMING OFF THE SIDE OF THE DOOR,ALSO BEING HELD WITH TAPE, COOLER EXTERIOR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE ON THE REAR MOP SINK,NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE IS PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKING NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER CONNECTION.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK WITH OUT A BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE (PHOTO GIVEN AT THIS TIME).
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO, FIND SOURCE OF LEAK UNDERNEATH THR BEVERAGE MACHINE AND FIX IT.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO AREA IN FRONT OF AND IN TOILET ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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Jul 23, 2013
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: CONTINUE TO REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING TILES AND WALL PAPER FROM REPORT 1151376 DATE 6/17/13.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS FROM REPORT#1151376 DATE 6/17/13
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Jun 17, 2013
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: REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLLER, REPAIR DAMAGED WALL PAPER FRONT BEHIND TRASH CAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT SIGNS.
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Jan 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOOLER COMPRESSOR LEAKING INTO A PAN NEED TO REPAIR. ALSO RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN REAR NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CHIP STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING LOWER PIPE INTO BUCKET AT 3RD. COMPARTMENT NEED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 30, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE OVEN BEHIND SIGN IN FRONT. NEED 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 REAR 3 COMP. NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 16, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. DOOR AT THRESHOLD IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 14, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Apr 6, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WITH DUST. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine 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 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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