Subway
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
Subway has been inspected 10 times since 2019. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-SERVE DRINK/ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A THICK BUILD-UP OF PINK SUBSTANCE AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED ICE AND CLEANED MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED ODOR FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HALL TO WASHROOMS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS. KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF FACILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.2F TO 56.4F AND INCLUDED: HAM, TUNA, TURKEY, EGGS, CHICKEN, PEPPERONI, SALAMI, COLD CUT COMBO AND CHEESE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL ITEMS, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 30LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100.00. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND KEEP COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET SURFACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 12, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING CLEAR LIDS THAT GO ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AS SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO ALL THREE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE INSIDE OF THE ICE COVER, THE DOOR, THE PIPES INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKING COMPARTMENT AND THE SURFACE ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE WITH FOOD GRADE SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING CLEAR LIDS THAT GO ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AS SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO ALL THREE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FREEZER FLOOR AND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS (BIKE, CABINET AND A SHOPPING CART) IN BACK WALK WAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.
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Apr 14, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE RELEASE LEVER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GRIME ON THE FLOORS IN THE FACILITY'S PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND DISH AREA, PREP TABLE AND MOP SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS (SLIPPERS) STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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Jun 5, 2019
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP AND SANTIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PIC DONT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three 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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