Subway
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth placed on 3-comp sink faucet neck to dry, instructed to dry away from food equipment.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark areas where food is stored, instructed to provide additional lights.
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Aug 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID COOLER DROPPING BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY AREA AND INSIDE OF CABINET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 (HAM,SOUP,TUNA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:17 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.ARRIVED ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591930 4/1/24 NOT CORRECTED .#10-5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP & LOWER CABINET AT SAME,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,CASHIER & COPIER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY AREA AND INSIDE OF CABINET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
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Apr 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS,OBSERVED THEM RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING CREDIT CARDS AND CASH THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES AND THEN MAKING READY TO EAT SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 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 (HAM,SOUP,TUNA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP & LOWER CABINET AT SAME,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,CASHIER & COPIER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND H2O TANKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 OR LESS.
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Jun 21, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PLUMBER PUDDY FROM AROUND THE HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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