Subway

4030 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Subway appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway on the weaker side. 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 13, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (MEATBALLS 140.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS, ETC STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, BASES OF CHIP DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH CANS LOCATED IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS UNCOVERED. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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Aug 7, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK CONNECTED TO BEVERAGE DIPENSER IN DINING AREA. NOTED WATER POOLED INSIDE 2-DOOR CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE SANDWICH PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two 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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.