Subway
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Nov 18, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO-45.1F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.APPX. 3LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF WALK IN FREEZER, UNDERSIDE OF REAR PREP TABLES CREVICES, CRAWLING ON TOPSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AMONGS CLUTTER, ON UPPER WALL SHELVING UNIT OF RECEIVER, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR PREP TABLE AMONGST FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER, ON FLOOR UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND FRONT 3- SHELF COUNTER NEAR REGISTER. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/14/25.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE. SHE THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD TO MAKE A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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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 BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER TO ANOTHER LOCATION.
39
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY A FOOD HANDLER.(COS)
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, STORAGE CABINETS, HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE AND UNITS, PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET ROOM FIXTURES.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES, GAPS AND CREVICES AROUND DOOR TRIMS AND WALLS, MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS.GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM ON TOP OF WALK IN FREEZER,TOILET ROOM ,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED FROM PREMISES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KID'S MEAL OBSERVED CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Nov 22, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, HAM,ETC,)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
1
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE THE RESTROOM; OLD OVENS. MUST REMOVE.
55
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Jun 26, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYES ON PREMISES.
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90
Jun 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AND SUB SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 22, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 150.4F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537675 ON 11/3/21 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. 58 - NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 3, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
57
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 4, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COINS AND PAPER MONEY STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MONEY FROM THE PREP TABLE AND SANITIZE THE TABLE.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Oct 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
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Oct 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2315540 10/8/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
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Oct 8, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,BOXES AND FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2268509 2/25/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SODA MACHINE CABINET,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,SODA NOZZLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Feb 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER RUNG THE REGISTER AND HANDLED MONEY WITH THE SAME PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND HANDLED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS(SHREEDED LETTUCE,SLICED TOMATOES,PICKLES,ETC) ON A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AND CHANGING GLOVES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2182189 7/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #58. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC IS NOT ON SITE.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CHICKEN,MEAT BALLS,TURKEY HAM,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF PACKAGED NAPKINS USED FOR CUSTOMERS STORED INSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
39
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: GLOVES MAY SERVE AS A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION IF NOT USED PROPERLY.MUST USE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
46
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SODA MACHINE CABINET,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,SODA NOZZLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PAPER NEAR BREAD STORAGE CABINET.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jul 3, 2018
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE SAID GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT WORK PROPERLY: DOOR DOES NOT SHUT ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT DOOR CLOSES ENTIRELY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A WET MOP RESTING IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT MOP AND HAND IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS PROPER DRYING AND DOES NOT SOIL WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO COVING INSTALLED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE WALL AND FLOOR MEET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under the rear storage shelves to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Observed the bathroom self closing device to be broken. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FANS INSIDE UPRIGHT MILK COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE UPRIGHT MILK COOLER LOCATED IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 19, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT.
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Nov 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON EXHAUST VENT COVER ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink shall be replaced/provided.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer cooler fan guards not clean, need cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning in rear kitchen area. Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor that had missing grout in rear kitchen area by walk in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Oct 23, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY REAR POP STATION,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD STORAGE CARTS,
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90
Apr 23, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The following requires a detail cleaning knozzles and drip tray(fountain drink station),interior bottom compartments (fountain drink station),interior bottom compartments of the exposed handsink(front service area),the counter tables where the ovens,microwaves are stored.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors are dirty in the toilet room,clean floors in detail including the floor drains.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remove dusts accumulations from all ventilation covers throughout the premises and repair water leak at drain pipe at front exposed handsink.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE SMELLY SEWER ODORS FROM THE SAME SINK, AND REPAIR BROKEN FLUSHING HANDLE AT TOILET COMMODE MUST HAVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE OVENS, OR MANUAL WITH ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, TO DETERMINE THE TOTAL KILOWATTS TO OVENS
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May 19, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.FLOOR DIRTY BENEATH SHELVING AT ONION STORAGE,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK .
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Jan 22, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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