Subway Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Subway Restaurant, the earliest from 2013. On Mar 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA WITH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH STICKY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DINING AREA INTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THE FACILITY IS PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, TUNA, SOUP, MEATBALLS) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH REAR PREP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 4 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Mar 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 3, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.(NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SAFE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED VENT GRATE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Jan 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 9LBS. SLICED TURKEY RANGING FROM 47.5F-48.4F AND 3LBS. SLICED HAM 48.6F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(APPX.12LBS. $12)(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.EMPLOYEE REMOVED FROM SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP FREE OF ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK ONLY SANITIZER IN WALL DISPENSER.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH SANITIZER.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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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 (TURKEY,HAM,SOUP,TUNA,MEATBALLS,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN POP/MILK COOLER IN DINING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMP SINK AND IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE BOTTOM FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR FRONT COOLER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND THE WALL IN THE LOBBY AT THE DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 10, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE POP SYRUP DISPENSER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERIFIED MANAGER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Mar 23, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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May 22, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALK BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LIGHTS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST COOLERS AT PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SANDWICHES AND SOUP AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPETION ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Dec 2, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2015
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 FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Mar 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM FANS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GRATED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST ON THEM.
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Jun 19, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE DISPENSER HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP ON/BEHIND THE DISPENSING CHUTE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CHUTE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN IS DIRTY AND HAS A STRONG ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DRAIN AREA AND MAINTAIN THE DRAIN.
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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 Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Subway Restaurant.
Has Subway Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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.
How often is Subway Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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