Subway
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Subway has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Subway's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED,DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AGAIN AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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90
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT 2LBS. SPINACH AT 47.8F ON COLD HOLDING UNIT TOPSIDE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2618949 6/10/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED SODA AND BOXES IN DRY STORAGE STORED ON MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES. OBSERVED BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON SODA CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #55-6-501.114 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UTILIZED AS STORAGE ROOM FOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND LADDER. INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM INSTRUSTED NO EATING OR CHEWING OF FOOD IN PREP AREA.(COS)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATERLINE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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64
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA AND BOXES IN DRY STORAGE STORED ON MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES. OBSERVED BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON SODA CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UTILIZED AS STORAGE ROOM FOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND LADDER. INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Nov 15, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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90
May 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAND MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 2, 2023
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to install.
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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 seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” 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 two 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.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around three times per year on average.
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