Subway
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 2ND TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLENING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN OUTER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CELEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Mar 22, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOLERS AND CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS AND LIDS) STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Feb 2, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: ROAST BEEF 52.8F, CHICKEN STRIPS 55.7F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN 55.4F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 53.7F, STEAK 47.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.8. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNITL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS INSIDE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH TWO TRAYS OF CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OPERABLE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR OPERABLE SANITARY HAND DRYING FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED TOMATO AT 44.8F AND 2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 45.9F-48.9F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 6LBS. $7.50.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKERS(PEPPER,OREGANO,ETC) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVES AT REGISTER AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LEAKING HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP & STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Jul 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE HAND DRYER IS TOILET ROOM LABELED AS NO PUBLIC TOILET ROOM AND USED BY STAFF. DURING INSPECTION, MANAGER PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECOND TOILET ROOM WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOILET BOWL. MANAGER STATED TOILET ROOM IS NOT IN USE, HOWEVER OBSERVED TOILETRIES (MOUTHWASH,GROOMING TOOLS, ETC.) STORED ON SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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74
Aug 2, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 15, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. APPROX 2-LBS OF CHILI AT 118.0F, 2-LBS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT 118.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER.OWNER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $25.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOOD INSIDE COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. APPROX 10, BOTTLED MILKS( APPROX 3-LBS) AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE OF 49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL MILK WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUD 7-38-005 CONSOLIATED VIOLATION
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74
Oct 7, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND AREAS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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82
Dec 10, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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95
May 9, 2016
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 Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 19 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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