Subway

3129 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Subway has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.

Subway's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
License
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS WASHROOM FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE. MUST REATTACH FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Feb 15, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 CUSTOMERS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT ORDERING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A FACE MASK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. CITATION ISSUED 2-112-340.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #64 FOR CITATION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATON STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SEE VIOLATION #64 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Feb 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT THE ENTRANCE ON KEDZIE AVENUE INFORMING CUSTOMERS THAT MASKS MUST BE WORN INDOORS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT ALL PUBLIC ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATON STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 13, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 138.9F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ONSITE AT 9:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 1/3/19 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 3, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN RINSED HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER ,THEN WENT AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT BREAD AND LUNCHMEATS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE SPINNING AROUND. ALSO NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT STAFF TOILETROOM HAND SINK,WATER WAS SHUT OFF FROM UNDERNEATH.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-030(C)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN BELOW RIM AND CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION.COS.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER .MUST PROVIDE .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found heavy buildup of a black, mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine that produces ice used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and a black substance on the floor around the pop boxes and CO tanks in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: On the northern wall above the three compartment sink observed a yellowish stain. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under shelving/racks in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had small holes by prep table, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN 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 AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Food (ice for consumption) not protected during storage. Upper interior of ice/soda dispensing machine with large amount of black, slimy mold like substance in ice tray and area along left side interior. Must detail clean machine, and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found door on west side of restaurant with 1/2 gap along bottom edge. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Dec 29, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
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Mar 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ADEQUATE MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION BY PUTTING GARBAGE INTO ANOTHER DUMPSTER. LID IS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUP, BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA, CHICKEN STRIPS SANDWICHES ETC,. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEES WASHROON. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 4, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND A BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITHOUT SOAP. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND AT ANY CHANCE OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND ALWAYS WITH SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE AND VISIBLE SIGNS ON OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ENTIRE MACHINE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND A BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED METAL GREASE TRAP COVER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 4, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND A DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN,MAINTAIN IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE PAPERTOWEL DISPENSER FROM WALL ABOVE A PREP WORK TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SLOW DRAINING AND WATER LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH SAME SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND (1)FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT THAT COVERS ALL HAIR.
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Jan 3, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 27, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED BACKFLOW OF WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN 2ND COMPARTMENT OF 3COMP SINK WAS RELEASED TO DRAIN WATER. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR GREASE TRAP AND PIPES. MUST MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES PER CITY OF CHICAGO CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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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.CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM UNDER SOAP DISPENSER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOOD SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner,FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH 3 COMP SINK REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA-MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Subway.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.