Subway
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
25
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, CHICKEN, BEEF, TUNA AND MEATBALLS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 47.1F-54.4F; MEATBALLS WERE 126.8F. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF BY PIC. A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 20LBS. VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHT SWITCH ON THE WIC IN POOR REPAIR AND HARD TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE WASH AND RINSE SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE...ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK...ALSO OBSERVED A VERY LOOSE FAUCET HEAD IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM IN NEED OF A DTAIL CLEANING OF THE SINK AND TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA. SPECIFICALLY, UNDER POP IN THE BOX STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIN CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BOX SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BOX SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA. SPECIFICALLY, UNDER POP IN THE BOX STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIN CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2024
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BALLED UP WIPING CLOTH AT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVES AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN REGULARLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND AROUND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BALLED UP WIPING CLOTH AT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVES AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN REGULARLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND AROUND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSILS LAYING ON TOP OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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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 LEAKS.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN WASHROOM FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 20, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND WASHROOM NOT BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL STORED ITEMS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Apr 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184237 ON 7-5-18: 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING VALVE NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. OBSERVED FAUCET LOOSE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Dec 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON STEAMTABLE/ HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 4- LBS OF MEATBALLS -94.8F, 4-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 114.9F. HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $40.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WATER AT FAUCET IN (2ND) WASHROOM UNUSED ONLY BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVED CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE PROPERLY IN UNUSED WASHROOM TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF APPROX 10-LBS OF TUNA IN PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.4F. COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MANAGER REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED-CDI.APPROX COST $ 40.00, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZAROIUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TUNA,AND MAKING SANDWICHES.ALSO EMPLOYEES HAVE NO VAID PROOF OF FOOD CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGT BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PARTITIONERS TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK TO SEPARATE FROM THE PREP TABLE AND DRAINBOARD.
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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 IN THE CORNERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF SYURP FOUNTAIN BOXES.MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Jan 8, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: interior upper panel of ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain.
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Sep 5, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN DRIVE-THRU BEVERAGE COOLER.
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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. REMOVE ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AROUND DRAIN PIPE NEED TO REMOVE/REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN CORNER.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TURBO CHEF OVEN REAR ATORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 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.REAR LIGHT OUT NEAR TURBO CHEF OVEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 12, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Jul 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL 74.7F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 21, 2026. 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 nine times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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