Subway
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 21 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Subway's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT THE REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Jan 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 24, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND SAFE UNDERNEATH FRONT REGISTER COUNTER.
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Jan 14, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 16, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP,BROOM ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 1, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Nov 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the microwave on top of the turbochef oven to have a damaged ceiling panel on the interior. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguard. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the caulking behind the three compartment sink, along the wall, to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the two door cooler at the front prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jul 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: No splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and prep counter,front area.Instructed to provide,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ceiling vent cover on ceiling above the front counter with dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL IN PREP AREA ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP PAINT PEELING/BEGINNING TO RUST ON BOTTOM. MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WASHROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (WEST WASHROOM) WITH PACKAGED CUP HOLDERS. MUST REMOVE HOLDERS FROM WASHROOM.
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Jan 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR 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 REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGN ON WALL INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit, cabinet not clean, needs detailed cleaning, lower shelving of prep table need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under rear storage shelving, cabinet not clean, need 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: Wall in rear prep area by prep table need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, bathroom need cleaning(detailed).
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in coolers shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in dining area need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Apr 1, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, front storage cabinet shelving not clean need 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, storage shelving in rear kitchen area need 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: Wall prep table in rear prep area, and wall by 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
2 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 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BY THE SOUP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven 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 one violation 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 roughly once per year on average.
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