Subway
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
Subway appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2010. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited nine times.
Subway's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG(S) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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82
Apr 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH/ DINING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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95
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVICE LINE COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG PATTIES AND TURKEY STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF EGG PATTIES AND 6 TURKEY POUNDS ($35). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH/ STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 93 F BEFORE GOING DOWN TO 87 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED BY THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 50 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Apr 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY FROM 8:50 AM-10:05 AM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD WERE PREPARED. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:05 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACE PLATE ON SOAP DISPENSER IN REAR PREP AREA FALLS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Jan 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRON PREP AND RAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSDIE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN TRAYS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A A BARRIER AROUND ON THE SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT WASTE WATER CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED UNDER HAND SINK WASTE WATER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE UPON INSPECTION RANGING BETWEEN 62.3F TO 68.8F. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION OWNER INCREASED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER TANK. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE 105.3F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 125.7F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BATHROOM AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. MEATBALLS, DELI MEAT, SOUPS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INTO A CATCH PAN LOCATED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS AIR FILTERS, EMPTY BOXES, AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP AREA.
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Dec 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAIN.BROKEN HANDLE AT FAUCET A SMALL METAL PIN IS LEFT AT FAUCET,VERY HARD TO TURN ON THE FAUCET. OBSERVED 3 MEN AND A WOMAN USING WASHROOM AND COMING OUT WITHOUT HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TEMPORALLY TO WASH HANDS AFTER USAGE OF THE WASHROOM AT PREP FRONT AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 MANAGER PROVIDED HANDLE FOR THE FAUCET,PROPERLY AND EASILY OPERATED
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAIN. GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LIDS OPEN WITH BAGS AND OPENED GARBAGE BAGS ON TOP OF IT. USED GLOVES AND OTHER MATERIAL ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN,MEATBALLS,TURKEY ,HAM .CHEESE ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS NEED DUE TO 24 HOURS OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A) CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 10:22am.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-13-16,REPORT #1751925 #32-VENT COVER AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR COVING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK #36- EXCESS DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AT EAST WALL,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TODAY 12-5-16 EMPLOYEE AND I OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVILY LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING AT SAID LOCATION,NEED TO REPAIR
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Apr 13, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER AND BOXES ARE STORED INSIDE THE EXIT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR COVING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 TILES AROUND VENT COVER WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AT EAST WALL,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,NEED TO KEEP GROUND CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE LIDS ARE PRESENTLY CLOSED AND NOT OVERFLOWING.
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Mar 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING, SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAIN IN BATHROOM NEEDS TO BE ATTACHED. MUST CORRECT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 160.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3-12-14 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED MEATBALLS 121.6-125.9F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust buid-up.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to remove cover from spout.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Feb 6, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MISSING CEILING TITLES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE ICE MAKER OVER THE POP MACHINE HAS RUST BUILDUP WHEN ON DEFROST RUST WATER GOES ON TO THE ICE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE THIS IS ON THE PAN WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE.. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED TODAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL THE UNIT ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE IT. CAN NOT USE UNIT NEEDS TO SHOW RECPTS THAT ICE HAS BEEN PURCHASED. NEEDS TO FAX A LETTER TO REMOVE TAG TO 312 747-4240 ATT: A.LOPEZ
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE OUTSIDE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ROLL DOWN DOOR WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROFFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-20.
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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. FLOORS UNDER HEAVEY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND BASE BOARDS, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MISSING CEILING TITLES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jun 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA
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Dec 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REATTACH CEILING TILE/MAKE CLOSE AND TIGHT FITTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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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. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine 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 two violations 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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