Subway
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
90
Score
Subway has been inspected 23 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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 14, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP UNDER THE FOOD LINE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 63.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A TWO DOOR COOLER. CONTAINERS OF THE FOLLOWING: PEPPERONI (54.3F), TERIYAKI CHICKEN (55.2F), ROTISSERIE CHICKEN (53.9F), SALAMI (52.3F), EGG (55.1F), VEGGIE PATTY (52.0F), SLICED CHEESE (55.0F), A BAG OF SHREDDED LETTUCE (52.6F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 23LBS WORTH OF FOOD DISCARDED AT $225. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP UNDER THE FOOD LINE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10/28/2021: #57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 28, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT TRAYS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SODA CLOSET.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATION #57 AND #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION, DATED AUGUST 20, 2018 FOR INSPECTION REPORT #2201165. INSTRUCTED TO MEET COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (B) OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF FOOD HANDLING TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 17, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP STATION IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DARK IN COLOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINETS AND THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER THE CITY CODE TO THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 31, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND ON THE SURROUNDING WALLS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 31, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA UNDER SHELVING AND 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 20, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REATTACH VENT FAN TO CEILING IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON CONDENSER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER OF BOXES IN REAR OF KITCHEN BY UTILITY SINK.
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Aug 16, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE PLASTIC HOT FOOD PANS ARE CRACKED, DIRTY AND UNSANITARY. FOOD GRADE PAN LINERS ARE USED. REPLACE THE UNSANITARY PANS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE CHUTE HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP INSIDE, HAVE THE MACHINE SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS PRODUCT STACKED UP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER FAN OUTLET, MOVE PRODUCT SO THE COOLER AIR FLOW IS NOT BLOCKED.
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Nov 21, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Apr 25, 2011
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: Use dustless cleaning methods. SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM; REMOVE.
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Dec 21, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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 two times per year on average.
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