Subway
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 33 times, with records going back to 2010. Subway was last inspected on Jun 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 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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Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A)//NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER IN LOBBY WITH BLACK, PINK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)//VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE UPRIGHT MILK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE UPRIGHT MILK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--- OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2573759 ON 04/05/2023. #56. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPEROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TUNA SALAD @ 45.9F, ASSORTED DELI MEATS RANGING BETWEEN 45.F TO 51.8F, SLICED TOMATOES @ 46.9F AND ASSORTED CHEESE FROM 44.6F TO 48F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. OWNER LOWERED THE THERMOSTAT DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER NOTED AT 38.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/COOKING EQUIPMENT ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR HANGING OVER SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LARGE RAW WOODEN PANELING MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR HALLWAY AT THE WASHROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES A ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Feb 25, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING(NOT OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR).REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNIT.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FRREZER.REMOVE SAID ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 11, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINET WALL UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE OF WALL TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN IN the SAME CABINET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Mar 6, 2020
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN MECHANICAL WALL DISPENSER FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT DISPENSING QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN EMPLOYEE PUSHES THE BUTTON TO RELEASE SOLUTION, NO SOLUTION COMES OUT OF THE HOSE ATTACHED AT BOTTLE AND THROUGH THE UNIT,ELSE EMPLOYEE CHANGED GALLON WITH A NEW,HOWEVER WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. MUST REPAIR CAUSE OF THE UNIT.REPLACE. PRESENTLY 0ppm SOLUTION AT SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE UNIT MANUALLY. "TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT SOUP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT: CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP AT TEMP OF 113.4F AND CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 97.7F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005." CONSOLIDATE WITH VIOLATION #22"
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 3LB OF SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 45.6F; 4.25LB OF SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 44F TO 46.1F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT DISPLAY COOLER AT TRAYLINE. COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 60F TO 66F. BUSINESS THERMOMETERS SHOWED 60F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: TCS FOOD: SLICED TOMATOES,SHREDDED CHEESE,ETC. WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 39.6F TO 40.5F. MANAGER HAD PREPARED TCS EARLIER AND STORED INSIDE THE UNIT FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO WALK-IN COOLER. UNIT IN QUESTION WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED BY 11:00am TWO DOOR COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39F TO 40.2F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNIT. UN-TAGGED UNIT
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SANITIZER SOLUTION EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIROUS. MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK.SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASH PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND COUNTER PREP TOP(RIGHT SIDE).SURFACE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GRIME/BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BY THE TIME I FINISHED REPORT EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE TOILET IN QUESTION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE SEE IF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR KNOWN THE LOCATION.
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Jul 22, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE
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Jul 12, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACE OF COFFEE MAKER AT BEVERAGE STATION IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 20, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESENT AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGES FROM 55F-60F. TOILET ROOMS ARE USED BY BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. HOT WATER MUST BE RESTORED AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AT 85F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT AND REAR DINING AREAS.
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Nov 28, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESENT AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGES FROM 55F-60F. TOILET ROOMS ARE USED BY BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEES MUST RE-WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT OR REAR PREP AREAS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK, UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN REINSTATED AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AT 85F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, SOUPS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS A STORAGE RACK UNDER THE 3-COMP. INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT AND REAR DINING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND SAFE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR AT THIS AREA
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Oct 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1931833 5/31/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.#35-MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENT ABOVE TABLE TOP OVENS AND VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA
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May 31, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LOCK ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,AT SERVICE COUNTER AND COUNTER TOPS,INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER,ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY AT SODA MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN ,DRAINING SLOW CAUSING WATER TO OVER FLOW WHEN WATER IS RELEASED ALL AT ONCE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LOCK ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,AT SERVICE COUNTER AND COUNTER TOPS,INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER,ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY AT SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE SODA MACHINE.
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Dec 18, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE CUBES ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, BOTTOM, RIGHT AND LEFT SURFACES WITH BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND THE TUBE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT WITH TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CECILIA GUTIERREZ ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:20AM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,ICE MAKER IS NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE WET SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PLASTIC COVER. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL, TUBE ,PLASTIC COVER WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. ICE MACHINE IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS NEEDS A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT). ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198950 DATED 7/9/13. #33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT'S CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT ABOVE THE OVEN, AND VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.
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Jul 9, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jun 17, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY SERVING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.8F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) CRITIAL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE COOLER IS TAGGED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FAX LETTER TO FOOD PROTECTION OFFICE TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. MANAGEMENT HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING 38.2F-39F CDI.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISPLAYED IN THE ABOVE COOLER (TUNA SALAD 1.5pds,HAM 1.5pd,VEGIE BURGER 1.6pd,SALAMI 1.5pd,CRAB MEAT 1.8pd, CHICKEN STRIPPS 4pds, TURKEY 3.4pds,BUFFALO CHICKEN 4pds,AND STEAK 3pds) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FROM 44.3F TO 58.5F RESPECTIVELY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ABOVE FOODS MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED ALSO TO DISCARD ABOVE FOODS,22Pds OF FOODS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $200.00.
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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 HOLE ON WALL AT REAR DINING AREA.
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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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,AND HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET.
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Jul 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing 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. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WHEN ONE SINK IS OPENED TO DRAIN, WATER DOES NOT DRAIN FAST ENOUGH IN FLOOR DRAIN. WATER OVER FLOWS ONTO FLOOR. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO ADEQUATELY DRAIN WASTE WATER FROM SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR MUST CLEAN.
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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. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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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. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND BREAD PROOF BOXES. MUST REPLACE. WOODEN DOOR FRAME AT ENTRANCE TO FRONT PREP LINE BROKEN WITH OPEN CREVICES. OPEN CREVICES IN PLASTIC WALLS AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
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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. MUST PROVIDE STRONGER ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. LEAK AT SPRAY ARM ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR. FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST CLEAN.
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Oct 7, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AND AT REAR RESTROOM AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains 33 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 11 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.
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