Subway
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2010, Subway has 29 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
29
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUP, DELI MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PRAVIN PATEL ARRIVED ON-SITE AT 9:50AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, DELI MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
57
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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70
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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86
Mar 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, DELI MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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78
Aug 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED 8/5/22 REPORT #2561784: VIOLATION #60 (8-404.13(B:4)) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/15/2022 REPORT #2552883 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) FOUND MISSING WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM, AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORIT VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATIONS #53 AND #55(6-501.12) HAVE BEEN CORRECTED; WALL DUSTED AND COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED NOW INSIDE WASHROOM. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) STILL NOT CORRECTED TODAY 8/16/22, FACILITY HAS ONLY REPAIRED BASE COVING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OTHER AREAS HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
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90
Aug 12, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA SALAD, DELI SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED 8/5/22 REPORT #2561784: VIOLATION #60 (8-404.13(B:4)) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/15/2022 REPORT #2552883 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) FOUND MISSING WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM, AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT PREP AREA (ABOVE THE MICROWAVES/OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORIT VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
59
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
78
Aug 5, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE DELI MEAT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM, ROAST BEEF, CHICKEN, TUNA SALAD, TURKEY, BOLOGNA, AND EGG AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F-53F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/15/2022 REPORT #2552883 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #36 (4-204.112) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR THE TWO DELI PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) FOUND MISSING WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM, AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT PREP AREA (ABOVE THE MICROWAVES/OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
74
Mar 15, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR THE TWO DELI PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
36
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM, AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT PREP AREA (ABOVE THE MICROWAVES/OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
82
Mar 8, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TURKEY, HAM, AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, NOR VALID, NON-EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH (CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC WITH FOOD SCRAPS) PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR THE TWO DELI PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
36
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM, AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT PREP AREA (ABOVE THE MICROWAVES/OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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58
Mar 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
95
Feb 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. I. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INISDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Sep 23, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 48F, ROAST BEEF AT 52F, CHICKEN AT 57.2F, PIZZAS AT 50F AND TUNA SALAD AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $54. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2243216 ON 12/7/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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58
Dec 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINING THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS/CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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61
Nov 30, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH DIRTY DISHES WITH SOAP, THEN RINSE DISHES, AND PROCEED TO STORE THEM AWAY ON THE DRYING RACK. MUST SANITIZE ALL COOKWARE AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AFTER RINSING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITATION. FACILITY HAS CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES ON PROPER WASH/RISE/SANITIZE PROCEDURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISH WASHING/RINSING/SANITIZING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED THE WATER BACKS UP BACK INTO THE ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TESTING OF SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION LEVELS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
48
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINING THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS/CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 27, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR COVING MISSING AT FLOOR AROUND BASE OF WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE COVING
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AT BASE OF GREASE TRAP.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISH EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT FURTHER RUSTING.
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Jun 21, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jun 19, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2060144 6/12/17 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#35-MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARDED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,HAM,SOUP,EGGS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS ABOVE OVENS.MUST ADJUST FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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74
Jun 12, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 3LBS. STEAK 48.5F,2LBS.HAM 45.1F,4LBS. TURKEY 44.6F,2LBS.EGGS 46.5F,2LBS. EGG WHITES 48.0F,1LB. TUNA 44.2F,2LBS. COLD CUT COMBO 46.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.16LBS.$143(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,TURKEY,HAM,EGGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1981600 1/17/17 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#35-MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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 LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS ABOVE OVENS.MUST ADJUST FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jan 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON 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 ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN MILK DISPLAY COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Aug 23, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER THE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 10, 2016
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: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN OVER THE OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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95
May 8, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CABINET AND COUNTER NOT CLEAN AT SODA STATION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CABINET/COUNTER AT SODA STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE AWAY FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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90
Feb 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEAT, TURKEY, HAM, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(CLOTHES, BACKPACKS,ETC.)
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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82
Feb 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, front ovens, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front prep area, and by 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided, damaged cove molding in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Wall that had gap in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken, damaged light shields in rear prep area shall be replaced, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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74
Jan 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: must repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink in kitchen
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: refrigeration and metal stem thermometers must be provided and conspicuous
40
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors must be constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, covering installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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86
Jan 26, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink water seeping through grease trap at the top. Instructed owner to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
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82
Jul 27, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET HEAD AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM, PROVIDE COVER FOR BREAD UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP, WALLBASE, UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSORS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, VENT COVERS AT REAR, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND TOILET IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AT REAR AND AT WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLE, REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS ABOVE FRONT BREAD OVENS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT PIPING UNDER BEVERAGE CABINET AT SODA LINES UNIT
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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 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one 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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