Subway Sandwich
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2022
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway Sandwich 18 times, with records going back to 2011. On Sep 28, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Subway Sandwich since Sep 28, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Subway Sandwich's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 28, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564057 ON 9-21-22 NOT CORRECTED. #16-INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ICE CONTACT SURFACES STILL WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN VARIOUS AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE ABOVE IS COMPLETELY CORRECTED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 21, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SOUP WERE HELD HOT AT @151.9F AND FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A FOOD SAFETY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT TIMES FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS PREPARED AND ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES, INCLUDING THE PLASTIC ICE, SHOOT WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND NOTED DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED TOO CLOSE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES ABOVE BASINS. MUST STORE PROTECTED FROM SPLASHING AND CONTAMINATION FROM THE SINK.
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Apr 12, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES AT CUSTOMER AREAS NOT CLEAN(STICKY). MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLERS(USED ICE TEA MACHINE, TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS GOING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TOILET ROOMS FOR PUBLIC USE SHALL BE LOCATED IN A PUBLIC PORTION OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND SHALL NOT BE LOCATED IN OR PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE THROUGH FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WAREWASHING AREAS OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.(OLD ICE TEA MACHINE, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Oct 23, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 PREP LINE BACK UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 9, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT SAME LOCATION ONE BOLD IS PUSHED IN,BEGINNING OF SHOWING WASTE WATER,REPAIR/REPLACE. FOUL ODOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LIQUID STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO REMOVE MISSING CAULK BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE CAULK AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Nov 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-17,REPORT #1989622 #33-DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE COLD UNIT,INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TODAY(11-1-17) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. ICE MACHINE HAS A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT SAME LOCATION ONE BOLD IS PUSHED IN,BEGINNING OF SHOWING WASTE WATER,REPAIR/REPLACE. FOUL ODOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LIQUID STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO REMOVE MISSING CAULK BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE CAULK AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND BAG UNDER COOLING SERVING TRAY LINE AT FRONT AREA,INSTRUCTED PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE COLD UNIT,INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE COLD UNIT AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN VENT COVER UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ICE COMING THROUGH THE OPENINGS OF BROKEN VENT COVER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID COVER.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST FLUSH AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR WALLS,FLOORS, AND CEILING OF WALK COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST RELOCATE.
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Feb 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-12-15. INSPECTION # 1424734. VIOLATION 38.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICED TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER VALVE OFF AT MOP SINK ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON COLD WATER VALVE AT SINK AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND FLUSH DRAINPAN FOR FOUNTAIN DRINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DIM LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN FREZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING.WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED WITH WATER AND RELEASED TO DRAIN WATER SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGER STATES WATER HAS TO BE RELEASED SLOWLY TO PROPERLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING.WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED WITH WATER AND RELEASED TO DRAIN WATER SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGER STATES WATER HAS TO BE RELEASED SLOWLY TO PROPERLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 25, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE SANDWICH STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AT SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SIDES.ALSO MUST REDUCE THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL & DETERGENT DISPENSER HOSE ON 3COMP.SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS OR STAINS ON TOILET BOWL,VENT IN TOILET,AND ON 3COMP.SINK.
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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. INSTRCTED TO ELEVATE CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS AND PRODCUTS 6" OFF FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AT REAR AND FRONT PREPS.
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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 Sep 28, 2022. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwich?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwich.
Has Subway Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Sandwich have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.
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