Subway Sandwich
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2014
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Subway Sandwich stretching back to 2010. On Apr 10, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Subway Sandwich since Apr 10, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Subway Sandwich's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARD COVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURES OF THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FALAFEL AND SEAFOOD SALAD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AMERICAN CHEESE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.4-46.4F AND SEAFOOD SALAD IN THE LINE PREP COOLER AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS OF THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WER E OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REGLUE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD COVERING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 18, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 1, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO 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: LOOSE BASE BOARD NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Nov 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP HAS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AROUND THE BASE-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING OR LOOSE BASEBOADS IN BATHROOM, DINING ROOM & DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED/FIXED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK OBSERVED AT FAUCET BASE OF 3-COMP. SINK-MUST FIX. 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.
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Nov 17, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, SODA DISPENSOR, AND PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED SOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING AREA (AIR VENT) AND WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER WHERE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 10, 2014. The public record contains seven 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 four 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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