Subway
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
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Score
Subway appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, MEATBALLS, TUNA CHICKEN SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRCUTED TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD DERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587798 ON 01/09/2024. #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #55. NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD STEP INTO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, OPEN CREVICE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION. #55 NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF REAR FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-23 REPORT #2570139 #47- NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. STILL NOTED CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.#60- NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546508 DATED 1/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED.SAME VIOLATION #58 FROM 1-24-23 REPORT #2570139 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.-----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD STEP INTO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, OPEN CREVICE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 24, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPAER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546508 DATED 1/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Jan 14, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENT OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Jul 10, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM EXIT SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TSC FOODS NOT SEALED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND RE-WRAPPED/RE-PACKAGED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST BE VERIFIED/SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING BLOCKED FOR ACCESS BY A BOWL OF CUCUMBERS. SINK BEING USED AS FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CUCUMBERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAN STORED RUBBER SPATULA IN POOR REPAIR WITH TORN/CRACKED RUBBER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP WASH BOWL CABINET IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF TUNA SALAD STORED AT FRONT SERVING COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.6F,PRODUCT WAS MADE YESTERDAY.FIVE POUNDS OF CHOPPED BEEF STEAK STORED AT SAME UNIT AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45.2F. FIVE BAGS 5# EACH OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52.6F TO 66.0F(PRODUCT WAS LEFT OUT TO DEFROST ALL NIGHT),UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.1F; TWO BAGS OF 3# EACH OF STEAK AT TEMP OF 48.2F,BOTH MENTIONED PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 37.5F). STATEMENT WERE MADE BY PRESENT MANAGER.INFORMATION ON TEMPERATURE AND DEFROSTING FOOD GIVEN TO MANAGER.FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 33,VALUE 73. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES/PRESSED BOARDS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA SURFACE IS ROUGH NOT SMOOTH NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REPAIR BROKEN METAL BRACKET AT DOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK,RESEAL. ICE ON SHELVES UNDER CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES/STICK LIQUID ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE INSTALLED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE/POP DISPENSER.MUST INSTALL VISIBLE.
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Jun 12, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARATION SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 19, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD ICE TEA MACHINE NOT STORED PRPOERLY ON FLOOR BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST STORE PROPERLY OR DISPOSE.
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD ICE TEA MACHINE NOT STORED PRPOERLY ON FLOOR BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST STORE PROPERLY OR DISPOSE.
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Sep 28, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELLY 1INCH OPENING ON SIDE AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/10/15, REPORT #:1424802 (45)NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 8, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 A 1 INCH GAP IN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND A STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY LONG WALLBASE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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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. MUST ADJUST MIXING VALUE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL, TO MAKE WATER LITTLE HOTTER
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 96.7F, STORED IN STEAM TABLE,WHICH WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 125.6F.INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE IT IN STEAM TABLE.STEAM TABLE IS ONLY A HOT HOLDING UNIT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 4, VALUE $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70340-16
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, IN FRONT OF IT WAS STORED:6 PLASTIC POP CRATES,45 ALUMINUM COOKIE TRAYS,AND 33 SOFT PLASTIC BREAD TRAYS. ALSO THE FAUCET WAS TURNED TOWARD SOUTH WALL,AND NO SOAP OR NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE FREE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO70341-17
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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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE REHEATED,STORED AND SERVED.INFORMATION GIVEN TO ENROLL ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE TO SANITATION CLASS,DUE TO BUSINESS HOURS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a) HOOOO70340-16
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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.REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM INSIDE THE PERP SINK,IN REAR AREA.
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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. REMOVE DUST BUIL-UP BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, ON SHEVES.
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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 MISSING CEILING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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 roughly once per year on average.
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