Subway
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
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Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2010. Subway was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES IS EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 15, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR UNDER COLD TABLE, FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ON SITE.
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Mar 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES INSIDE CABINET AND EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND POP MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, AROUND OUTLETS IN PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR WASHROOM AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
4 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 DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST 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 SEASONINGS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND NEXT TO FILE CABINET.
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Dec 27, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLES.APPROX 3-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.7F-47.3F, APPROX 3-LBS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-54.8F,57.6F.COST APPROX $9.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Aug 3, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS WITH LIGHT DUST; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE TOP AND AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH METAL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR.
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May 11, 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP 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 A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINATIAN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 BAGS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SITTING IN STANDING WATER THAWING OUT,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED FOOD ITEMS,INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER WAYS OF THAWING FOOD,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-3)8-005(A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONGB WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE VTRAP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM THE REAR NEAR,NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jul 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY RE-HEATED. CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP-117.4F, CREAM OF BROCCOLLI SOUP -92.3F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY RE-HEATED TO 165 AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH METAL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CHEST COLD HOLD REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA.
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Feb 20, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, FOUND CHICKEN STRIPS ON COLD HOLDING TABLE IN PREP AREA AT 54.1F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: RINSE WATER NOT SET UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CENTER COMPARTMENT BEING USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES)WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, STORAGE RACKS , AND ALL SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND ATTACH COVERS SECURELY TO CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WASHBOWL WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS ARE ABLE TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS IN THE DINING AREA UNTIL SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, STORAGE RACKS , AND ALL SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND ATTACH COVERS SECURELY TO CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WASHBOWL WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS ARE ABLE TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS IN THE DINING AREA UNTIL SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: soiled ceiling tile in rear prep.must replace.
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND REGISTER IN THE FRONT AND FLOORS IN THE REAR.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND IN PREP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six 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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