Subway
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 32 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Subway was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 18 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 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 LIDS NOT INVERTED ON COUNTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED STRAWS, CUPS AND LIDS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL LIDS AND REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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86
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRONT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON SERVICE LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING. OBSERVED SOME DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MINOR DEBRIS UNDER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: STEAK-53.6F; SOUP-52.7-54.0F; TURKEY-51.8-52.6F; SALAMI-51.3-52.2F; PIZZA-52.3-54.0F; PEPPERONI-50.0-52.0F; CUT TOMATOES-50.0F; HAM-52.4-53.0F; COLD CUT-50.0-52.2F; CHEESE-50.8-52.4F; TUNA-53.2F AND MEATBALLS 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SHELF UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE STATION AND A PAN OF STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AND DUMP THE PAN OF WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND TO DISPOSE OF DIRTY WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR CLEANING STORAGE SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT THAWING AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING CAN NOT OCCUR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PUT UNDER REFRIGERATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS ON FOOD ASSEMBLY LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING DINE IN CUSTOMER VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2-112-340
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Dec 17, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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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,STEAK, TUNA, SOUP) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER POSTED SIGNS DURING INSPECTION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN REACH REFRIGERATION UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 29, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. FLYING INSECTS NOTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ARE GREATLY MINIMIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STICKY FLY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 20, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED EGGS ON COLD HOLDING BAR AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.OF OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 COOKED EGGS AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER FIXTURE ON FRONT HANDSINK DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN OFFICE/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 3, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHES AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE POP SYRUP STORAGE RACK IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 6, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 6, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIAHRREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY IN POLICY INCLUDING PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION ON FAUCET AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO PIPE LEAKING UNDER POP STATION IN DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM. ALSO WALLS NOT CLEAN OF POP SYURP NEAR REAR COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLERS . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 30, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPE CONNECTIONS UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE IN DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETE TO INSTALL SOILED/ MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WIC.
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May 22, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS IN COOLER. APPROX 11 ( 8OZ MILKS) AT TEMPERATURE OF 46.F AND 6 VEGGIE PATTIES.TEMPERATURE OF VEGGIE PATTIES AT 54.3F INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE AT COST APPROX $ 8.00,-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT MAINTAIN 41.F OR BELOW-COS. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL COOLER IS SERVICED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPON INSPECTION THE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY NOT THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND THE EMPLOYEE ON DUTY NOT BEING A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED, ( SOUPS, PREPARING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS). INSTRUCTED THAT THE (PIC) MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE ON SITE HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 62 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ALONG PREP TABLE AND IN OFFICE AROUND STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS,( #57 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING,# 58- ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT # 2213412 DATED 8-24-2018. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER LEAKY.. ALSO PIPE CONNECTIONS UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE IN DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM FIXTURES HAND WASHING SINK, TOILET SEAT NOT CLEAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE ITEMS AND UNUSED FOO EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS PROPERLY OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING ROOM AND OFFICE. MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED MILK DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 55.4F IN BEVERAGE COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. MILK MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED BEVERAGE COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A)OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AND TOMATO SLICER STORED ON TOP OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TOMATO SLICER. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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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 DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SHELVES AND SURFACES UNDER SANDWICH PREP COOLERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER SANDWICH PREP COOLERS, BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN AND HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING AND PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DUST BUILDUP)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE ALL MISSING, STAINED, AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 REMOVE ALL SOILED MOP WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 10, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: TUNA 73.4F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN 72.3F, STEAK 60.1F- 71.6F, VEGGIE PATTIES 71.3F, CHEESE 70.1F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN 64.5F, CHICKEN BREAST 48.2F-59.7F, COLD CUT COMBO 59.7F. OBSERVED TO FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER: COLD CUT COMBO 58.6F, TURKEY 57.2F, ROAST BEEF 56.1 F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN 53.8F, TUNA 52.5F, HAM 53.1F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN 47.7F, STEAK 47.6F. OBSERVED 5 CARTONS OF MILK STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 63.2F INSIDE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 342 LBS AND $880 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE :WALK-IN COOLER 64.8F AND BEVERAGE COOLER 57.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD BUILDUP INSIDE OF ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES ON SODA MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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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 DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AND TOMATO SLICER STORED ON TOP OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TOMATO SLICER. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SHELVES AND SURFACES UNDER SANDWICH PREP COOLERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER SANDWICH PREP COOLERS, BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN AND HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING AND PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING, STAINED, AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL SOILED MOP WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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20
Jun 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: WALK-IN COOLER 43.8F, FRONT SANDWICH PREP COOLERS 44.6F-63.1F, REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER 70.1F. ALL COOLERS ARE 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 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN, PREP, AND REACH-IN COOLERS:COLD CUT COMBO 67.5F, ROAST BEEF 67.3F, SEAFOOD SALAD 64.6F SLICED TOMATOES 50.4F-65.6F, TURKEY 47.9F-55.1F, TUNA 48.9F-54.5F, HAM 47.8F-54.3F, CHICKEN 48.4F-55.2F, STEAK 49.6F, MEATBALLS 45.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 80LBS AND $300 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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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER STORED INSIDE REAR EXPOSED SINK AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED SINK. IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SLICER AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN 165.2F, SOUP 161.6F, DELI SANDWICHES) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COUNTERS, CABINETS, OVENS, HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL OVENS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, OFFICE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED, SANDWICHES,SOUP,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPAREED AND SERVED,IE SOUP, MAKING SANDWICHES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT # 1976097 DATED 11-29-2016, VIOLATION # 38-INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF SPILLS,DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Nov 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(DELI SANDWICHES, SOUP 161.2F, CHICKEN 172.3F ) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1610060 ON 1-22-16: 35-SECURE LOOSE VENT COVER AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.. 40-PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOLER. 41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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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 BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ABOVE OVENS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS.
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74
Jan 22, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(DELI SANDWICHES, SOUP, CHILI, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE VENT COVER AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jan 15, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. FRONT PREP DISPLAY 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 COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN FRONT DISPLAY PREP COOLER, CHICKEN 66.4F, TUNA 58.4F, ROAST BEEF 56.2F, STEAK 53.8F, COLD CUTS 52.3F, SEAFOOD SALAD 52F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 50.9F-52.8F, HAM 49.7F, CHICKEN TERIYAKI 48.9F, TURKEY 48.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 68LBS AND $194 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN 151.3F, CHILI 191.2F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559369 ON 6-19-15. 32-INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL. 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE VENT COVER AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 19, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 63.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. STEAK (67.2F), TUNA (68F), CHEESE (64.3F-68.6F), TURKEY (59.9F), SALAMI (52.5F), COLD CUTS (63.7F), SEAFOOD SALAD (71.7F) AND CHICKEN (67.1F-70.6F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
* 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 (I.E. TUNA, TURKEY, CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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74
Dec 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,SOUPS AND SANDWICHES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA
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90
Mar 5, 2014
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 FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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86
Jan 16, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, SHELVES UNDER DISPLAY COOLER, PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND STOPPER UNDER SANITIZING BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINES BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE WET CEILING TILES BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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74
May 30, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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95
Jan 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE LINE,UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER AND AROUND THE SODA SYRUP DISPENSER AND THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND REPLACE STAINED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 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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