Subway Restaurant #35406
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited Subway Restaurant #35406 18 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Subway Restaurant #35406's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 31, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM FAUCET ON REAR PREP HAND SINK. SINK ALSO DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 23, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE HELD AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 46.4F, DELI MEAT AT 47.6F, BEEF AT 46.9F, DELI MEAT AT 48.0F, HAM AT 47.4F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM MAIN PREP LINE CONTAINING TCS FOODS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE HOT HOLD SECTION OF MAIN PREP LINE: CHICKEN HELD AT 128.4F AND MEATBALLS HELD AT 128.F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF CHICKEN AND MEATBALLS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM FAUCET ON REAR PREP HAND SINK. SINK ALSO DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING CONDITION.
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Jan 10, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING TILES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION TO REMOVE SPLASHED SYRUP SPILLS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE TCS FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. (EXPIRY DATE-SEVEN DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE OF COLD SERVING TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR TEA BREWER AND ICE MACHINE/SODA DISPENSER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM, MOPS ETC) MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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May 19, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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May 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR KNOZZLES/DRIP TRAY AT THE CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Dec 7, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor of the walk in cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a leak near the drain pipe of the rear exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Nov 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed food at improper temperatures: In the hot holding unit- 1.5lbs of cooked chicken at 118.9f, 1lb of cooked meatballs at 132.8f, in the cold hold display unit- 1lb of turkey at 47.4f, 0.5lb of tuna salad at 44.3f, 1lb of ham at 45.6f, and 0.5lb of sliced cucumbers at 45.3f. Operator discarded and denatured said items (stated value $20). Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink, grease trap, and drainage system not maintained: Facility has an in floor grease trap. When a compartment of the three compartment sink is released the water flows through drain pipes into floor drain (with an air gap) that immediately flows into grease trap. When a compartment of water is released, said floor drain overflows with waste water due to grease trap and drain being unable to contain waste water. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so water drains without overflowing. All other drains on site functioning properly. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor of the walk in cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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May 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,AT COCA-COLA UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Jun 5, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,ALSO PANELS AND SCREWS ARE WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Dec 4, 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: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR BASE TILES ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SAID LOOSE FLOOR BASE TILES TO WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL SINKS AT THIS TIME, WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BOTH WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS, PREP ARE HANDWASH BOWLS, WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 61.8 F AND 69.4 F. PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 110 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE/BEVERAGE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, OPEN LINE COOLER (CORNER AND CREVICES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE CABINET IN FRONT AREA, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep tables (lower shelving)not clean need cleaning(detailed), front counter lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, peeling paint in men's bathroom ceiling, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light Shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, front prep area not clean neeed cleaning(detailed).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Restaurant #35406 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Restaurant #35406 on file is from Mar 31, 2021. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Restaurant #35406?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Subway Restaurant #35406.
Has Subway Restaurant #35406's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Restaurant #35406 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway Restaurant #35406 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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