Subway
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Subway's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE PIPE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED TEMP OF 61.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT 100F. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030(C).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 48.2F WHICH HOLDS DIPPING SAUCES AND OTHER CONDIMENTS. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW IS HELD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38.005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.
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Dec 8, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Sep 20, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 19, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB IN THE WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SWITCH COVER MISSING ON WALL NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 7, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED TOP TO TOILET TANK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Jan 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 26, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amount of black, slimy, mold like substance inside upper interior of ice maker (above soda fountain). Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed urinal in men's restroom not properly draining (slow drain) when flushed. Must repair and maintain same. Observed hand sink in rear prep area slow draining. Must repair and maintain same.
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Sep 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON SELF-SERVICE POP MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELF UNDER BULK GIARDINIERA PEPPERS AND RED WINE VINEGAR. RE-CAULK REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD NEAR SERVING LINE.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE WASHBOWL AND TOILETS IN MENS WASHROOM, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN PAN LINERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS IN FRONT PREP COOLER 2LBS.SLICED ROAST BEEF 44.8F,3LBS.SLICED TURKEY 43.6F-44.9F,3LBS. SLICED ASSORTED LUNCHEON MEAT 44.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 8LBS. $14. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE MONEY,RING THE REGISTER THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND MADE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,SODA CABINET AND DINING AREAS.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WINDOW AND SILL IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY VACCUM BREAKER ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP ON MOP RACK PROVIDED TO DRY PROPERLY.
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Jan 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS,CLEAN THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOLERS AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP OVENS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE,UNDER REAR STORAGE RACK AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Jan 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED SINK, POP MACHINE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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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. ELEVATE CHIPS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Jul 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAINAGE PIPING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS/BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Nov 2, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOLERS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK DOES NOT COMPLETELY STOP RUNNING WHEN WATER IS TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Apr 29, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, REMOVING EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORAGNIZE UTILITY SINK AREA, STORING ALL CLEANING EQUIPTMENT PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven 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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