Subway
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Subway appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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 15, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED TO RENEW/RECERTIFIY ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Feb 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE AND DURABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO SLICER AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE AND DURABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO SLICER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) SIGHTED DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDER SINK AND STORE PROPERLY PROTECTED.
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND MEATBALLS ON STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 115.6F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUE. MANAGER RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 167.8F IN MICROWAVE DURING INSPECTION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TUNA SALAD ON COLD HOLDING LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. COOKED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F INSIDE FRONT COUNTER REACH-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS ($9.00) OF TUNA SALAD AND 2 POUNDS ($5.00) DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT SERVING LINE COUNTER HAND SINK CONCEALED BY SOAP DISPENSER. MUST POST SIGNAGE PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SIGHTED DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDER SINK AND STORE PROPERLY PROTECTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER FRONT SERVING LINE COLD HOLDING UNITS AROUND COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2022
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.
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Mar 30, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. SLICED TURKEY AT 50.3F, CHICKEN AT 46.0F, 45.8F AND HAM AT 49.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD OLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $15.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 2 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two 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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