Subway
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
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Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK AND FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELF.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DRIP TRAY AT SODA STATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM AREA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU SUCH AS CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OTHER SMALL DEBRIS IN THERE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Oct 30, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT WORKING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE NEW BATTERY FOR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE BACK UTILITY AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, BHAVESHKUMAR PATEL, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH BAGS OF CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, STEAK, AND TURKEY DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW. THE FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVING LINE HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN, STEAK AND TURKEY IN THE REAR HANDSINK. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOOD WAS REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Jan 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (REHEATING MEATBALLS, DELI SANDWICHES) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 46.4F, LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,TURKEY). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVIICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THREE DOOR COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN REAP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING AND FACILITATE MAINTENANCE.
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Apr 8, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN PREP LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Jan 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON BULB LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE RELEASE LEVER(1st SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP HAIR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: STAFF /CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND METERED FAUCETS HOT WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF 69.6F TO 71.9F IN BOTH WASHROOMS(MALE AND FEMALE). MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER AT 85F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK SLIM OBSERVED ON INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT.RUSTY METAL PLATE INSIDE THE LID OF THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE ON GROUND, GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS NOT CLOSED,THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER(EAST SITE) WITH GARBAGE IN IT,FLIES AROUND CONTAINERS AND CEMENT GROUND. A LOT OF ITEMS FROM WOODS, DIRTY OPENED BUCKETS,AND BROKEN ITEMS ON GROUND, A TRAIL OF FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE FROM FRONT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES .MUST CLEAN GROUND, REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-11-16, REPORT #1946331, NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTEAD POSTED WAS THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-8-15, REPORT #1454064. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B).
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Jul 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: STAFF /CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND METERED FAUCET HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 69.6F TO 71.9F IN BOTH WASHROOMS(MALE AND FEMALE). MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER AT 85F,TWO DAYS GIVEN. MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP COUNTER,PRIOR TO HANDLE FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK SLIM OBSERVED ON INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT.RUSTY METAL PLATE INSIDE THE LID OF THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE ON GROUND, GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS NOT CLOSED,THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER(EAST SITE) WITH GARBAGE IN IT,FLIES AROUND CONTAINERS AND CEMENT GROUND. A LOT OF ITEMS FROM WOODS, DIRTY OPENED BUCKETS,AND BROKEN ITEMS ON GROUND, A TRAIL OF FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE FROM FRONT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES .MUST CLEAN GROUND, REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Jul 8, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DRINK SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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May 2, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 2, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: The barrier/swinging door must be removed that separates the subway and the dunkin donuts such that the dunkin donuts have accessibility to use the 3 compartment sink for the purposes of washing-rinsing-sanitizing of multi-use utensils. FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR ACROSS COUNTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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