Subway Sandwich
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
100
Score
Subway Sandwich appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. On Apr 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 10 times.
Subway Sandwich's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ACTIVELY LEAKING FROM CEILINGS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND REAR HALLWAY WITH PLASTIC BINS AND BOWLS PLACED ON FLOOR AND ON & IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT CATCHING WATER.MANAGER STATES THE ROOF NEEDS REPAIRS AND WILL BE ADDRESSED SOON. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN WATER FROM EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THAT IS LEAKING FROM CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STANDING AND POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS IN HALLWAY AND REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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82
Oct 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE
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Oct 10, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. CHICKEN TERIYAKI-45.9F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-51.3F AND .5LBS. SPINACH-51.3 IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.7.5 LBS.$48.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.8F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH & BAGS,LIDS WIDE OPEN AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM ABOVE RIM AND GROUND FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING & AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE AT REAR SEATING AREA FOR STAFF.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.
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Jan 9, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES TO HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER ON COUNTER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR(GLASS) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRPPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS REQUIRED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ICE INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.
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Mar 1, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AND LEDGE AT PRINTER UNDER CAH REGISTER AND INSIDE OF CUP CABINET ON SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMP LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT VEGETABLE WASH SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CO2 TANKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET AND HALLWAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 14, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2244070 1/3/19 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 #57- FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAVE NOT MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.#58.Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 3, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK AT 50.0F, TUNA AT 45.0F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN AT 46.2F, CUT TOMATOES AT 44.3 AND LETTUCE AT 49.0F ALL STORED FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED, AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 10LBS. VALUED AT $10.00 PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. STEAK, CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN/PREPARING FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAVE NOT MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNIT, SHELVING UNIT, AND FILE CABINET IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Jan 30, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY CEIING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MASSIVE DEBRIS FOUND UNDERNEATH CRATES. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER STORED BEHIND BOTH WASHROOMS WHICH LEADS TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Jan 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS-MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY CEIING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MASSIVE DEBRIS FOUND UNDERNEATH CRATES. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER STORED BEHIND BOTH WASHROOMS WHICH LEADS TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Mar 17, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS AND LOGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 9, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ATHERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST INSTALL
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95
Jan 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 118.9F TO 131.9F, THE FOOD PRODUCTS WERE CHICKEN BREAST,MEATBALLS,AND SOUP, THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE FOOD PRODUCTS DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 7LBS AND TOTAL COST $25.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,STOPPED UP,THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS STOPPED UP TO THE TOP OF SINK AND THE FRONT EXPOSED SINK IS STOPPED UP HALF WAY TO SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,CHICHEN BREAST,MEATBALLS,SOUP,AND SANDWICHES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ATHERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST INSTALL
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May 6, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR SIDE AREA BEHIND WOMENS WASHROOM TOO CLUTTERED,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AREA PROPERLY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD,IE CHICHEN NOOLE SOUP IN BOX, ON PREP FLOOR AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65F.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 24 LBS SOUP,COST $30.00 WAS DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR SIDE AREA BEHIND WOMENS WASHROOM TOO CLUTTERED,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AREA PROPERLY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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86
Oct 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE SUBWAY NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN REAR BAG N BOX SODA LINES AND SANITIZE NOZZLES TO THE SODA HOOK UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR FRONT UNDER AND AROUND FRONT OVEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP TABLE.
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Apr 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNER BEHIND SODA RACK AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES COATS, JACKETS, PERSONAL ITEMS ETC; TO PROVIDE SEPARATION FROM CONSUMERS PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM RECENT REMODELING AT REAR BEHIND WASHROOMS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 3, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED BEHIND WASHROOMS IN REAR, PLASTIC STORAGE UNIT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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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. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THOUGHOUT.
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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. ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND WASHROOMS IN REAR.
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86
Dec 23, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED AND PREP SINK (CONTAINERS,CLEANERS,TOWELS).
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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.REPLACE DAMAGD TANK COVER AND REPAIR TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM (SLOW FLUSHING).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. ORGANIZE ITEMS ON TOP WALK IN COOLER FREEZER AND SEPERATE ICE MACHINE SANITIZER FROM CONDIMENTS ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE.
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Dec 13, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 53.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70866
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF ROAST BEEF 52.8F, TURKEY 53.5F AND TUNA 54.1F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70866
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED AND PREP SINK (CONTAINERS, CLEANER, TOWELS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED TANK COVER ON TOILET AND REPAIR TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM (SLOW FLUSHING).
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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. ORGANIZE ITEMS ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA. SEPARATE ICE MACHINE SANITIZER FROM CONDIMENTS ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE.
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Mar 10, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Sandwich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwich on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwich?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwich.
Has Subway Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway Sandwich have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway Sandwich 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 Sandwich inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwich is inspected around two times per year on average.
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