Subway Restaurant

3025 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
American
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2022
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway Restaurant 22 times, with records going back to 2010. Subway Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 19, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Subway Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 19, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Subway Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

22
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 19, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS ON TOP OF FRONT PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
57
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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78
Jan 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, DELI MEATS,SOUPS ETC.) ARE PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
2
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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78
Jan 11, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, DELI MEATS,SOUPS ETC.) ARE PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2359790 DATED:02/04/2020 53- 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST HAVE A COVER/LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS. May 4, 2020 55- 6-201.12: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN. May 4, 2020 55- 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. May 4, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 1/18/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
40
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE SIDE COMPARTMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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67
Feb 4, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST HAVE A COVER/LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES THROUGHIUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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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,CITATION ISSUED.
3
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP OF BAKING OVEN EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS,DIRT,DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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78
Dec 11, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BY THE EXPIRY DATE (7 DAYS FROM OPENING/PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOMS.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA DISPENSER MACHINE WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION IN DINING AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE/TEA MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
57
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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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER.
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Dec 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH,CHICKEN, MEATBALLS,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER FROM REPORT #2059397 DATED 6/1/17. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED AND POSTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUAST PROVIDE.
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82
May 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL, UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES WITH WET, BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH TUNA SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, MEATBALLS, ETC. TWO CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. DHARMENDRAKUMAR PATEL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 10:15AM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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82
Nov 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found baseboards removed along wall/floor in dining room. Must repair/replace. Must maintain. Found excessive debris on floors around safe in front prep area. Must detail clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found large hole in wall near restrooms. Must repair and maintain.
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90
Nov 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found food (ice for consumption) not protected during storage. Found excessive black and orange, slimy, mold-like substance throughout upper interior of ice machine (on top, sides and bottom of the ice tray: on water tray; and on piping throughout). Found black, slimy, mold-like substance on inside of ice chute. Instructed to discontinue use of machine immediately. Instructed must remove substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found 10 small, black flies in rear area of kitchen, near utility sink and bag in the box sodas. Found 5 small, black flies in front of kitchen, near 3 compartment sink. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize these areas and eliminate pest problem. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found baseboards removed along wall/floor in dining room. Must repair/replace. Must maintain. Found excessive debris on floors around safe in front prep area. Must detail clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found large hole in wall near restrooms. Must repair and maintain.
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82
Feb 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALOMG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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95
Nov 12, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO DOOR LINE COOLER FOUND AT 49.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHEESE AT 52.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE AT 52.4F, SLICED CUCUMBERS AT 51.2F, SLICED PEPPERS AT 46.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED 5LBS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1LB PIZZAS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVING AT 68.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED IE: CHICKEN AT 205F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1532846 ON 4-13-15 NOT CORRECTED. #45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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78
Apr 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO USE WORKING WOMANS WASHROOM AND REPAIR MENS TOILET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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86
Oct 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE FRONT LINE COOLER.
40
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 AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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90
Apr 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (SANDWICH COOLER)WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SAID COOLER. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-MANAGER PLACED ICE INSIDE OF THE SAID COOLER) CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SANDWICH COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE SANDWICH COOLER: SLICED HAM AT 50.4F, ROAST BEEF AT 49.8F, TUNA SALAD AT 46.9F, SALAMI AT 53.6F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.1F, BEEF AT 48.4F, SLICED TOMATO AT 54.1F AND SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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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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Nov 19, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER HOSE WAS CONNECTED TO MOP SINK WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST DISCONNECT WATER HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MANAGER DISCONNECTED WATER HOSE.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD PRODUCTS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND FRONT COUNTER AREA ARE SOILED . MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND SERVING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BOXES AND LITTER ON FLOOR AT REAR OF PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE LITTER AND LIFT BOXES 6INS OFF FLOOR.
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82
Jul 19, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less at serving cooler at time of inspection, list of potentially hazrdous foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows:Ham at 46.7f, turkey at 45.8f, chicken at 46.6f, beef at 47.6f, grilled chicken with sauce at 48.3f, pepperoni 45.8f, cold cuts 46.2f, mgmt discarded products at once, cooler air temperature was at 41.5f., citation issued.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, rear storage shelving in rear kitchen 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 under heavy equipmen, walk in freezer not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed), damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage 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 kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen, and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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70
Mar 9, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MAKER ABOVE SODA MACHINE VERY DIRTY ,WITH BLACK MOLD ON WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE WATER,FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;TAGGED ICE MAKER NOT TO BE USED,DISCARDED ICE ,INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED,FOUND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LID NOT CLOSED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED GARBAGE MUST BE PROPERLY CLOSED AND NOT OVERFLOWING,GIVEN 5 DAYS 03-15-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED;SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW UP WITH HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE 312-553-5802 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,AND RECOMMEND ANOTHER PERSON MUST ENROLL IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN UNDER SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN
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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. CABINETS UNDER HANDSINK,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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70
Jul 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sinks, prep tables, cuttings boards, soda nozzles, storage shelves, storage cabinets and inside coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in corners and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls under front hand sink not sealed. Instructed to seal all holes and openings in walls.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs above prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside front of cooler
40
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Restaurant on file is from Jan 19, 2022. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway Restaurant.

Has Subway Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.