Subway
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 24 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 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.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES USES GREEN SCRUBBIES, HOWEVER INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE WHEN THEY BECOME WORN AND IN POOR CONDITION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 15, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOSES THAT DISPENSES THE SANITIZER AND DISH DETERGENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE HOSES CUT SO THAT THEY DON'T TOUCH THE WATER WHEN SINKS ARE FILLED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
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Mar 2, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Jan 8, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F TO 48.0F. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE AND MADE ADJUSTMENT TO TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER. AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER SOON MAINTAINED 42.0F-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. APPROX 4-LBS OF STEAK AT 50.9F,2-LBS OF TUNA AT 46.8F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC-COS AT COST APPROX $ 30.00 PRIOTITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT HANWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOOD, APPROX 4-LBS OF( TUNA) AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48F INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT APPROX COST OF $ 20.00,COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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May 31, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS NEAR SAFE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND GREASE TRAP NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING AROUND RED PIPE.MUST SEAL .
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Mar 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN AT 3-COMARTMENT SINK BY GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY ON POP MACHINE.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. 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 EGGS 52.1F AND VEGGIE PATTIES 52.7F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. 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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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY ON POP MACHINE.
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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 IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 26, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CHICKEN 46.9F, STEAK 47.1F, TUNA 77.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN 160.5F, SOUP 150.9F, AND DELI SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNIT NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). RE-CAULK AROUND EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CAP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE OF UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF PICKLES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 11, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, 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: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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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 THE DIRT/DUST PARTICLES FROM VENT/CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Mar 17, 2014
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 FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS LOOSE IN THE EMPLOOYE'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COVER
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL BULK PICKLE CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR.
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Jan 30, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 1, 2011
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Aug 10, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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.OBSERVED INSIDE ICE HOPPER OF POP DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Jun 21, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES OF SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AT CASH REGISTER,PROCEEDING TO PUT GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. EMPLOYEES SOMETIMES WASH HANDS ,SOMTIMES DONT WHEN HAVING DIRET CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MEATS,CHEESE/RE-FILLING LETTUCE GREEN PEPPERS,ETC .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS ALWAYS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED,7-38-010
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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.MUST REPAIR/RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.
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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 SEAL GAPS ALONG ALL COVING IN REAR PREP AREAS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six 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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