Subway
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Subway has been inspected 25 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DISPLAYING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER EATING POTATO CHIPS THEN PROCEED TO GRAB GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS AND TO REVIEW PROPER HYGIENE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK STATION, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT PROPERLY USING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON THE GLOVES TO PREPARE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE GLOVES AND REVIEW PROPER HYGIENE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK COMING FROM THE 2 DOOR COOLER CONDENSER AND SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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67
Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT DRAINING INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PACKAGE OF MEATBALLS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS AND LIDS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUP LIDS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT THE VEGETABLE SIDE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN PREP AT FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Sep 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE (MEATBALLS 148.8 F TUNA 40.4 F) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561754 DATED AUGUST 5, 2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN TURNED ON WATER SPRAYS FROM THE SIDES LANDING ON THE FLOOR AND THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKE/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 5, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VEGGIE PATTIES (54.8F) AND SHREDDED LETTUCE (55.1F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-H COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAITAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (MEATBALLS 140.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554369 ON 4-15-22:10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 45- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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50
Apr 15, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (MEATBALLS 150.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. 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 IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 7, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK AND TOILET FIXTURES INSIDE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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95
Jan 21, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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95
Apr 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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95
Apr 10, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 41F OR BELOW FOR TCS FOODS, COS. MUST CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPT BEFORE USING COOLER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. APPROX 1-LB OF HAM AT 48.7, 4-COOK EGG PATTY AT 50.9F, APPROX 4-LBS HALF AND HALF CREAM AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN (TCS) COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE-COS AT COST APPROX $ 25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7- 38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYYE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED -7-38-010
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION ( #58)NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST REPORT DATED ( 8-7-2018) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Aug 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUSYT PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 19, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT NORTH SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.7F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: TURKEY 44.6F, HAM 44.6F, ROAST BEEF 45.5F, COLD CUT COMBO 45.9F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 47.5F, CHICKEN STRIPS 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $60 OF FOOD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AROUND DOOR AND GASKETS ON BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER .
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82
Jan 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW,CDI. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSECTION. MUST CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL TO USE COOLER.CRITAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.1F,PRE COOKED EGG AT-59.7F,3-LBS OF SPINACH GREENS AT 57.8F,3-LBS OF CREAM AT 61.4F.(5) 3-LBS SMALL SPINACH PIZZAS-55.6F . ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX 12-LBS/COST $100.00 ,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 3, 2016
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: REMOVE DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT AND BROKEN STOPPER UNDER THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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90
Jul 13, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1LB. OF SEAFOOD SALAD (49.1F), 1LB. TUNA SALAD (48.2F), 1LB. PEPPERONI (51.8F), 1LB. SALAMI (53.6F), 3 LBS. TURKEY (47.8F), 3LBS. HAM (47.5F) AND 3LBS. COLD CUT (50.4F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Jul 9, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, TUNA, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A (ORIGINAL) CERTIFICATE(S) AND MANAGER(S) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM CLOGGED/NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS AND MAINTAIN IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER 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 PIPE UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK (CLOSEST TO THE GREASE TRAP). MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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70
Oct 6, 2014
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: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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90
Feb 4, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE METAL CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,SOUP AND SANDWICHES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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82
Jan 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA AND SHELVING UNDER DISPLAY CASES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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90
Jan 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EDGES AROUND REAR HAND SINK,REMOVE MOLD AND OLD GROUT AND PROPER WELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE BROKEN STOPPER UNDER THE 2ND COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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86
May 17, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five 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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