Subway
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
78
Score
Subway appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on May 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Subway's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTH ON SHELVING UNIT OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND ICE HANGING FROM CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Feb 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MANAGER AWARE THAT COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CURRENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 58.0F DEGREES. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL AROUND PLUMBING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINNK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY SEAL WHEN SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR LATCH AND/OR GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC LINING ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY SURFACE
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Jul 6, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER AND SPIGOTS ON FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 28, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: STEAK 58.5F, CHEESE 57.2F-64.2F, BUFFALO CHICKEN 58.3F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN 58.8F, ROASTED CHICKEN 60.6F, TUNA 62.2F, COLD CUT TRIO 60.1F, ROAST BEEF 63.9F, SLICED TOMATOES 48.9F, $310 TOTAL. 22LBS TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE ABOVE ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (59.7F). COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CRACKERS AND SALAD DRESSING STORED UNDER HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AWAY FROM SPLASH/CONTAMINATION, KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER MOVED ITEMS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDER HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THESE ITEMS AWAY FROM SPLASH/CONTAMINATION, KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER MOVED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER AND SPIGOTS ON FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 25, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MEATBALLS,SOUP,SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN REACH-IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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May 13, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SOUP). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTI USE KNIFE BEING STORED IN 87F WATER IN CONTAINER AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. WATER MUST BE AT 135F IN STORING IN WATER AND SANITIZED AT REQUIRED FREQUENCY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE IN SANDWICH COOLER:HAM 53.2F,STEAK 51.6F, CHICKEN 51.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 50F, ROAST BEEF 49.8F, TURKEY 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD $115 AND 20 LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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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 RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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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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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT OR REAR EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INSTD TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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 DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE AND AT WALL INBETWEEN BOT PREP AREAS IN POOR WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLBASE AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CAULKING. INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASIN OF HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Apr 21, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND OR REMOVE CAULK/RE-CAULK.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DISH WASHING FACITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WON'T SHUT OFF. THEY SHUT IT OFF AT THE BELOW WATER SHUT OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND OR REMOVE CAULK/RE-CAULK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. NOZZLE BROKEN OFF, HOSE CONNECTED WITH DUCT TAPE AS THE NOZZLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE HOSE NOW,AND REPAIR. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(PHOTO GIVEN).
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT INTERIOR OG WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2015
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 THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER COOLER NOT CLEAN ALSO FRONT LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT DUSTY IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR BASE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. MUST DEFROST. THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BREAD UNITS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN THEM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Feb 18, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE SODA DISPENSOR AND THE INTERIOR OF CABINET TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. 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 EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THE WATER DRAINS OUT VERY SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 1, 2013
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: EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR BASE IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION, SHEET METAL MISSING. REPAIR SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE BREAD UNITS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR AND THE INTERIOR OF CABINET TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 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. MUST CORRECT LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
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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. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six 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 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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