Subway
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Subway has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LAST CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 4, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN ,PITTED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP LINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSURE ON WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,LOWER CABINET OF SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & PREP TABLE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID ON FLOOR GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT TIGHT FITTING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN FLOOR TILE NEAR FLOOR GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA,BROKEN WINDOWS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED ON KIDS MENU THE CHOCOLATE MILK IS 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
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Jul 12, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Dec 2, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AIR AMIBIENT READING 56.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION REISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
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Aug 9, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AIR AMIBIENT READING 56.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: MEAT BALLS AT 129.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE TOLIET ROOM IS CLUTTERED WITH CHAIRS, TABLES, AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT LEAF SPINACH 57F AND SHREDDED LETTUCE 49.8F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(SANDWICHES, SOUP, SALAD) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE SITE AT VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND LOOSE BASE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER(TABLES, CHAIRS) IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 7, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREA. CURRENT SIGNAGE READS "ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE LEAVING RESTROOM." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GENERAL HANDWASHING SIGNS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PUBLIC WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 6, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK OF DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Apr 5, 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 IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Sep 23, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AND INSIDE THE CADINET WHERE THE SELF SERVER POP IS DISPLAYED.
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Feb 11, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DIRTY IN CORNER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. ALSO NOTED WATER IN THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE. MUST FIND SOURCE OF LEAKS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR ,THE HOT WATER HANDLE IS STRIPPED,WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON AT SINK YOU HAVE TO USE A SCREW DRIVER TO TURN WATER OFF WATER WANT ,TURN OFF BY ITSELF WHEN TURNED ON,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-INNCOOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Nov 20, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SINK NOT DRAINING(STOPPED UP). MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN EXTRA WASHROOM 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. WHEN NOT IN USE STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 7, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 45.6F. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW WHEN USED AS A COLD STORAGE UNIT FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND ADJUST THERMOSTAT TO REACH REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PASTRAMI-45.6F, COOKED AND FRIED EGGS-45.8F- THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN COUNTERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: clean floors of debris and must organize all storage and rugs off floors in unused washroom.
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Mar 7, 2012
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.ELEVATE STORAGE IN UNUSED WASHROOM OFF FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER WASHBOWL IN UNUSED WAHROOM USED FOR STORAGE.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 4, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 7, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE A DIVIDER/PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE 1-COMP. SINK FROM PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS IN REAR.
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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 REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six 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 one 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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