Subway
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 24 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on May 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Subway's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, UPON ENTERING, MANAGER STATED THAT DUE TO A WATER MAIN ISSUE/BREAK, THE FACILITY IS CURRENTLY OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE THROUGHOUT. NO WATER PRESSURE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MANAGER STATED THAT A PLUMBER IS ON SITE NEXT DOOR ACTIVELY WORKING ON THE REPAIRS, BUT NO FIRM TIMELINE IS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE ADEQUATE PRESSURE OF HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. HOT AND COLD WATER WAS RESTORED BY END OF INSPECTION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH A COLD HOLDING AT 47.7F. THERE IS A VENTILATION/CIRCULATION ISSUE DUE TO THE LACK OF WATER AT THIS TIME. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. MANAGER RELOCATED ALL ITEMS TO WALK IN FREEZER IN THE MORNING ONCE ISSUE WAS OBSERVED. BY END OF INSPECTION, WALK IN COOLER WAS FUNCTIONAL AND COLD HOLDING AT 40.1F. WALK IN COOLER MAY BE USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MULTIPLE ITEMS BLOCKING VENTS AND MULTIPLE BOXES STREWN THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ABOVE WALK INS.
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70
Jun 7, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA MACHINE NOZZLES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DINING ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN BY WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN DINING ROOM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 8, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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95
Jun 9, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-25-2023,REPORT #2570161. #51) 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP FAUCET,REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-0-90,CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CEMENT GROUND INSIDE THE REFUSE AREA NOT CLEANED,EXCESS SPILLAGE ON GROUND,GREASE AND INSECT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE OTHER TWO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS,HOLDING CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.PROVIDE
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82
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WHITE CUTTING BOARDS HANGING ON WALL WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FLUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE BASE OF CABINET WHERE SODA SELF DISPENSER IS LOCTED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP FAUCET,REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WEST WALL INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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74
Oct 27, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOORWAY TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR PROPERLY TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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86
Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER AT BACK UP REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jul 28, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER AT BACK UP REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 17, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE TEA MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Nov 29, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC LIDS WITH DEEP CRACKS AND CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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95
Feb 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SOME DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 10, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
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90
Jan 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINENETS. REMOVE DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD STORGE AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COUNTER NOT WIPED DOWN BY SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY NEXT TO SOFT DRINK SYRUP.
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86
Nov 1, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SINK BY THE WALK-IN COOLER TO LIME AND GRIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF AT CEILING IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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90
Dec 23, 2011
Complaint
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.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINETS LOWER SHELVES, ALL CABINET SHELVING AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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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 FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE BATHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL BY SODA SYRUP DISPENCERS TO REMOVE STICKY BUILD-UP, AND REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS ON PREMISES.
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86
Jun 10, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five 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 two violations per visit across the recent 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 around two times per year on average.
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