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Subway

4036 N Narragansett, Chicago, IL 60634
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Subway has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
License
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
39
95
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51
95
Mar 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE CHECK VALVE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
58
90
Jan 7, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
90
Jan 16, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
95
Mar 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODHANDLERS CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED P.I.C TO ENROLL IN FOODSERVICE SANITATION CLASS FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 8:45AM TO 10:00AM WHEN FOODS SUCH AS SOUPS AND SANDWICHES WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DIRTY UNDER CARBON TANKS NEXT TO SYRUP IN A BOX AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT THIS LOCATION. CORE VIOLATION
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BETWEEN WALL AND FREEZER AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION.
55
74
May 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH OPEN PREP COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
90
Dec 8, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2017
License
No violations found.
100

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 11 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?

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 roughly once per year on average.

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