Subway Sandwich
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2010, Subway Sandwich has 22 inspections in the public record. On Jun 23, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Subway Sandwich since Jun 23, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACCORDINGLY. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY NOTED AND CITED ON 6-17-2022 SEE REPORT #2559571 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 17, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA SANDWICHES; TURKEY SANDWICHES) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER IS ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY SANDWICHES AND TUNA SANDWICHES ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 23, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
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Jul 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED: Facility meeting plumbing requirements toilet repair
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Jul 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2243828 PERFORMED ON 12/26/18 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING FACILITY, TOILET IN DISREPAIR IN FACILITY FRONT DINNING AREA, TOILET UTILIZED FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY NON FUNCTIONAL. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE TOILET WITH ACCUMULATION FECES AND DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUT. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 26, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TOILET RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 29, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAKY NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMNET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 18, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER OR LOCATE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.
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Jan 20, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2014
Consultation
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PROOF OF CLASS TAKEN ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ON SITE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FACUET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF ADJUSTING TO CORRECT SPLATTER OF WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PROOF OF CLASS TAKEN ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FACUET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF ADJUSTING TO CORRECT SPLATTER OF WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR WATER HEATER ROOM, AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 5, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, SOUP, HAM, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE)AND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. ITEMS WERE PROVIDED AT MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM CONTAINER, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INCREASE PICK UPS OR OBTAIN ANOTHER CONTAINER TO HANDLE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, TUNA, SOUP, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, TOILET STOPPED UP AND UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE)AND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Aug 24, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. OBSERVED CUPS/STRAWS CLUTTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST RE-ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF CABINET.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food.(handles submarine sandwices turkey, salami, tuna etc.) serious violation. citation issued.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found some unnecessay articles on food shelving units. (caps, towels, and cell phones)
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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 Jun 23, 2022. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwich?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six 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 one violation 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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