Subway

3205 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
American
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway 26 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Subway's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

26
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE THE 3-COMP SINK AS A HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE HANDSINKS FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS ON CRATES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND REMOVE CRATES TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH/DEBRIS IN SURROUNDING AREA OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP BUCKET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNDER DRIPPING WATER FROM CEILING. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THE WATER IS FROM THE A/C UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WASHBOWL AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALL ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OVEN AND TOASTER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Aug 7, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER ON DISPLAY COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONER LINE DRAINING INSIDE WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOILET AND RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TLES ABOOVE WALK-IN FRREZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TURKEY 53.8F, STEAK 53.6F, ROAST BEEF 49.4F, HAM 49.1F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN 48.1F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE AND ON SIDES OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON COUNTER NEXT TO FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH AND POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE LINE DRAINING INSIDE WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Aug 19, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SIGN IN NEED OF POSTING AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LOWER AREA SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM FACILITIES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BATHROOM, REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASE THROUGH OUT DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Feb 19, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CAULKING ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCEESIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Dec 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 3, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FROM THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2304256 DATED 08/07/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -40. 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. -44. 4-903.11 (A;B;D): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED CLEAN TOMATO SLICER, FOOD CONTAINER LIDS AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. -55. 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. -55. 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER COME FROM THE DINING AREA (FROM CLEANING THE SODA MACHINE) TO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, RINSING HER HANDS IN THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER FOR 10-15 SECONDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND WASHING SINK HAS NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE THAT HAS A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 7, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN TOMATO SLICER, FOOD CONTAINER LIDS AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON REAR AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP: WHOLE COOKED CHICKEN 44.8F, SHREDDED COOKED CHICKEN 45.8F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 50F, COLESLAW 47.3F, CHILI 46.3F, AND COOKED MEATBALLS 47.8. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS WHEN IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. Operator estimates value of 6lbs of denatured, discarded foods to be $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS(TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED SUCH AS SOUPS, TUNA SALAD, DELI MEATS, ETC. MUST HAVE CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-012
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A SIGN STATING "DO NOT USE EVER." THE WATER SUPPLY VALVE TURNED OFF AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK. OPERATOR STATED HAND WASH SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINAGE PIPES BELOW. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PLUMBING TO ALLOW HAND SINK VALUES TO REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED HOT/COLD WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON REAR AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND DRESSINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY DATE WITH THE CORRECT DISCARD DATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR LOCATED IN THE BAG IN THE BOX AREA. UNUSED SCREEN DOOR LAYING ON THE BAG IN THE BOX SODA RACK, EMPTY BOXES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE RESTROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 21, 2017
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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENT/TILE ABOVE OVEN BEHIND MENU BOARD.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. COVING MUST BE REPLCED. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOOSE FITTING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN OVER THE BREAD OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKENLIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING FAN IN THE DINING AREA HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND REAR AREA HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Mar 7, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA HAS WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE THEM.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE HAS LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT WHERE THE ICE IS MADE. ICE MACHINE/SODA DISPENSER HAS BEEN TAGGED. DO NOT USE. WHEN THE UNITS HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZE FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAX#312 746 8040. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA HAS WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE THEM. ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN THE WALKIN FREEZER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN ALL OF THEM.
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Jan 24, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CAULK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF BREAD ROLLING CART NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT REAR WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND WALLBASE IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, BUCKLING. NDTO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.
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May 30, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STATES RECERT CLASS HAS BEEN TAKEN HOWEVER CERTIFICATE HAS NOT ARRIVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 25, 2012
Complaint
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.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE BREAD OVEN.REPAIR HOLES IN WALL BEHIND SOUP COOKER.
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Oct 18, 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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL GARBAGE CANS. CLEAN ALL DRINK DISPENSORS TO REMOVE BUILD UPO. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. THE VENTS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SMALL HOLE IN IT. SOME WATER GOES INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR IT. AT THE BACK EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HAS A STEADY DRIPPING WHEN WATER IS SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 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 six 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.