Subway
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 19 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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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 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section in food storage shelves. instructed to provide more lighting.
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Feb 19, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE & WALK IN FREEZER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (BOXES OF CHIPS)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.
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Feb 14, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611960 2/7/25 NOT CORRECTED #54-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND AND CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,BOXES, TIRES, PILED UP WOOD,DEBRIS BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE & WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (BOXES OF CHIPS)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSEVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. MEATBALLS AT 129.2F DATED MARKED AT 7:00 A.M. ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $9.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND AND CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,BOXES, TIRES, PILED UP WOOD,DEBRIS BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590282 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS, REGISTER,WINDOW RAILS AT BULLET PROOF WINDOW.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM SODA COUNTER TOP & CABINET FOR SELF SERVICE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALK IN FREEZER. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE & WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (BOXES OF CHIPS)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND WILL BE DISPLAYED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS, REGISTER,WINDOW RAILS AT BULLET PROOF WINDOW.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM SODA COUNTER TOP & CABINET FOR SELF SERVICE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALL BEHIND REAR SODA CADDY AND ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE SELF SERVER POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK AT THE 3 COMP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK IS SLOW GOING DOWN AND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Apr 20, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED UNDER DRAINPIPE OF FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND COABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Nov 19, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN BREAST AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 116.2F TO 126.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM OF 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2 LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AND 4 LBS OF MEATBALLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: �OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 18, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE 53.0F OF STEAK INSIDE SERVING LINE COOLER AT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPROX 5-LBS WAS REMOVED AN D DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND CORNERS, ALSO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE RACK WHERE POP SYRUP STORED.
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Oct 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 57. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.
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May 19, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND PRE-COOKED SOUP SITTING IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 84F. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REHEAT A CUP OF SAME SOUP IN MICROWAVE AND GIVE IT TO THE CUSTOMER WITHOUT VERIFYING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCT. CUSTOMER BROUGHT BACK THE SOUP AND STATED IT WAS COLD(INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SAID PRODUCT 94F). INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FRESH SOUP FROM WALK-IN COOLER MAKING SURE THE PRODUCT REACHES AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165 DEGREES AND HOLD ALL SOUPS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR. PAINT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2015
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: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR ABOVE SYRUP BOXES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Jan 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT REAR BY CO2 TANKS , AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN, AND FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN RESTROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Mar 30, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEALANT AT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WORN SURFACE. REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE OVENS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Jun 22, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE LITTER OUTSIDE IN REAR.
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Feb 9, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE SPIGOTS, NOZZLES AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE.
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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 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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 roughly once per year on average.
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