Subway
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 35 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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95
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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95
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOOD (BEEF).INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ONL THAW FOODS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 28, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510774 6/3/21 NOT CORRECTED #37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49- MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SODA AND ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS.#55- MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CORRECT,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-14 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN MOP SINK AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE WITH A LOT OF STANDING WATER ON LOWER SHELF OF CABINET.MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP AREA DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/14/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS *CHICKEN,TURKEY,SLICED TOMATO,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO OPEN CUPS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SODA AND ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS, ALONG THE EDGES OF THE BASEBOARDS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAM, TURKEY, ETC ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULKING IN DISREPAIR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BLACK THICK BUILDUP ALONG LEDGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Sep 28, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Mar 21, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT OF THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE PARKING LOT. ALSO, OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE LIDS AND TO KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Mar 19, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYER IN WASHROOM #1 IS NOT FUNCTIONING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DRYER OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS CANNOT BE HUNG IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT OF THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE PARKING LOT. ALSO, OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE LIDS AND TO KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Sep 14, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 28, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE (STRAIGHT AHEAD FAR REAR WHEN WALKING TOWARDS) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER FAUCET DOES NOT STAY ON (WITHOUT BEING HELD DOWN)FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT STAYS ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 01/22/2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (118.3F). ALSO, A BAG OF SOUP SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER IF COLD AND 140F AND HIGHER IF HOT. SOUP WAS 66.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT/COLD FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE(S). A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 4LBS. VALUED AT $10.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE (ONLY ONE ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME) HANDLING MONEY, ON THE PHONE AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN TOUCHING MONEY, PHONE, BODY, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, HAM, TUNA, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NONWORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER ISNIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 1, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 8, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE
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May 7, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.5F. THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHEESE AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F, TUNA SALAD AT 48.5F, HAM AT 44.9F, PEPPERONI AT 44.6F, ROAST BEEF AT 45.6F, EGG WHITES AT 46.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46F, MILK AT 49.4F, AND SOUP AT 46.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER: TURKEY AT 48.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: SOUP AT 98.6-137.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 250# OF FOOD WORTH $2400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA FROM THE DRAIN LINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE DRAIN LINE. WASH AND SANITIZE FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/13/14 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REGLUE THE BASEBOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE HALLWAY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN COOKIES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BOXES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 13, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWHICHES, SOUPS, TUNA,MEAT BALLS AND CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT,UNDER COUNTER TOP OVENS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & WALLBASES BEHIND BREAD CARTS & NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDRENERTH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 14, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER AT 49.2F WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS COLD CUT LUNCHEON MEAT,TURKEY,CRABMEAT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS IN 2-DOOR FRONT UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER SUCH AS CHICKEN 49.0F-50.0F,TURKEY 48.0F,CRABMEAT 50.1F,VEGETARIAN PATTIES 53.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX.5LBS.$15.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKY FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO NOTICED SMALL HOLE ON SIDE OF GREASESTRAP AND WATER IS LEAKING FROM THAT AREA ALSO A VERY STRONG FOUL ODOR TOO.MUST CLEAN & REPAIR GREASETRAP AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM AROUND GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT,UNDER COUNTER TOP OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA NEED CLEANING AT THE SELF SERVER POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & WALLBASES BEHIND BREAD CARTS & NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE AND LEAKY & LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE UNDER 3- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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90
Jun 5, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVING AREA (CDI). CLEAN ICE CHUTE AND DRAIN AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME STAINED FLOOR TILE AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE STAINED TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PAPER HANGING FROM CEILING VENT IN REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THREE COMP SINK.
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Aug 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE SMALL SANDWICH KNIVES IVES CLEAN ARE SPOTTED WITH DEPOSITS, SCRUB THE KNIVES CLEAN PRIOR TO SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP BEHIND THE ICE CHUTE, CLAEN AND SANITIXE AREA IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 6, 2012
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. SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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90
Apr 25, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM AUG. 4, 2010 WAS CORRECTED. WIPE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVING LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
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. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 4, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM AUG. 4, 2010 WAS CORRECTED. WIPE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVING LINE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
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. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 4, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Maintain the shelves above food prep 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 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 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 around two times per year on average.
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