Subway
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The most recent visit was on Jul 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up four 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
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CAULKING
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Sep 19, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BACK UP IS OBSERVED WHEN SINK COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Jan 19, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. 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 ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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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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Oct 21, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 75.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIRED AND PRIOR TO USING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT: STEAK 46.4F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 48.0F, PLAIN CHICKEN 47.0F AND TUNA 46.6F. CONDIMENT SAUCES (ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI, PEPPERCORN RANCH, BAJA CHIPOTLE) OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DISPENSING BOTTLES IN PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 74.0F-76.2F. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner)
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Apr 1, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE
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Mar 28, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA: EGGS (48.0F), VEGETABLE PATTIES (45.0F), SPINACH 46.9F, MOZZARELLA (46.0F) AND SLICED TOMATOES (48.0F). ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEAT). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE
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Aug 13, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 23, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SOUP, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE AND IN REAR WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE
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Jun 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CASH REGISTER, HANDLE MONEY AND GIVE CHANGE TO CUSTOMER, THEN DONNING GLOVES TO PREPARE A SANDWICH, WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. INSTD TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS AND BEFORE DONNING GLOVES TO INITIATE A TASK THAT INVOLES WORKING WITH FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SOUTH WALL IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.1F . INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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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