Subway
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 19 times, with records going back to 2015. On Jan 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST INSIDE OF THE VENT OVER THE OVEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT.
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Jan 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA AND IN ONE OF THE TWO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLING UNIT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIGHT SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK LINING ON TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LIQUID SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Feb 14, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE SHIELD. LIGHT BULB WAS OBSERVED ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF EGG PATTIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIGHT SUBSTANCE ON THE GROUT LINING THE TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO BE UNEVEN AND CREATING A GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND OLD LIQUID SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Nov 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. (CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO BE UNEVEN AND CREATING A GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TOASTER OVENS IN NEED OF CLENSING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL COUNTERTOPS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT ALL HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Dec 20, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 53F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 54F, ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED BEEF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT 88F AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 55F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON-SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON-SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, MEATBALLS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPE TCS FOODS INSIDE A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPS SUCH AS: 5LBS OF CHOP STEAK AT 52.8F, 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54.5F AND 10LBS OF TUNA AT 54.3. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOODS. TOTAL OF 25LBS AT $150. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 55.8F, SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AND MAINTAIN TEMP AT 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 15, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER: BUFFALO AND TERIYAKI CHICKEN 53.9F, TUNA SALAD 54.1F, STEAK 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF SOUP STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 25, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK.
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Jan 5, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: AIR VENT ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER CLUTTER IN REAR.
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Mar 23, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 17, 2015
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 9, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 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 four 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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