Subway Sandwich & Salad
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Subway Sandwich & Salad 32 times, with records going back to 2010. Subway Sandwich & Salad was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “thermometers provided & accurate”, which has been cited 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway Sandwich & Salad on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKUP (SEWAGE) FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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86
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST FAN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE OVEN BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND/INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BAKERY OVEN, TOASTER OVEN) INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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86
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (UNDERNEATH THE OVEN) INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-N COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND WALL BEHIND MOPSINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE WITH A HOLE IN IT LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED/VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
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86
Apr 30, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING BASE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK,REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRON PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Sep 1, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND TRASH CAN WITH NO LID INSIDE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE CHICKEN AND DELI MEAT WERE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINER OR PROOF THAT EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN AT WORK FOR LESS THAT 30 DAYS.
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Jul 10, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-27-17,REPORT #2065108. #16-ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE UNIT, AND PANELS OF THE ICE BIN;ALSO BLACK SLIME AT ICE SHUTTER. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT WE OBSERVED TODAY 7-7-17 ICE MACHINE UNIT UPPER PART NOT CLEANED AND SANITIZED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE,ONLY POP SELF DISPENSER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT STEAM TABLE.FOUND A CONTAINER WITH THREE STACK OF CHICKEN PATTIES STORED AT STEAM TABLE: FIRST STACK TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN PATTIES WAS FROM 94.6F TO 114.7F;MIDDLE STACK TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN PATTIES FROM 124.3F TO 130.1F; THE THIRD STACK TEMPERATURE 179.8F.TO 181.9F.STEAM TABLE IS ONLY USED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE NOT TO REHEATED PRODUCTS. FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNS 5,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE UNIT, AND PANELS OF THE ICE BIN;ALSO BLACK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF THE UPPER UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE,DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:CHICKEN,SOUP,HAM,ETC., ARE HANDLED AND SERVED.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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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 INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 20, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP BUT THERE IS NO SANITIZER IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND THE SANITIZER CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO RE WASH ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES AND PUT SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT THE NEW CONTAINER OF THE SANITIZER AND HER EMPLOYEE RE WASHED ALL THE UTENSILS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES AGAIN WITH THE SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING THE SANDWICH. AFTER SHE PREPARED THE SANDWICH, SHE REMOVED HER GLOVES AND THROW THEM ON THE GARBAGE,WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS, THEN SHE STARTED USING THE CASHIER MACHINE. OBSERVED MANAGER WENT TO CHECKED THE OUT OF ORDER MENS WASHROOM. THEN SHE CAME TO THE CASHIER MACHINE TO CHECKED OUT THE CUSTOMER BEFORE AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS ALSO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASHING HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK IS VERY IMPORTANT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITH HAND SOAP AND HOT WATER IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES AND EVERY OTHER TASK. EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER STARTED WASHING THEIR HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK AND BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH, TURKEY SANDWICH,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NAJDATE BOURAIMA CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:00AM DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. (CAULK WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR THE PIPE TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Apr 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591575 DATED 12/11/15. #35-OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR WALL AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE BACK DOOR IS DAMAGED. REPAIR THE WALL . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINING UNDER THE CARBON DIOXIDE CANNISTERS. DISCARD THE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH FLOOR LINER THAT IS SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR WALL AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE BACK DOOR IS DAMAGED. REPAIR THE WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKET AND BAG HANGING FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE. MANAGER MOVED BELONGINGS TO AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION. OBSERVED SNOW SHOVEL STORED ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE NEAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SHOVEL AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 22, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUSTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN: FOUND THE DUMPSTER OVERFILLED WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE LID. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT DISPOSAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICK UP DAYS OR AN ADDITIONAL DUMPSTER UNIT TO PROPERLY FIT ALL WASTE INSIDE THE DUMPSTERS. RECOMMENDED PUTTING A LOCK AND CHAIN AROUND DUMPSTER LID TO PREVENT INTRUDERS FROM RUMMAGING THROUGH DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER TRIM ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR RIPPED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TRIM AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-26-14,REPORT #1434293 #36- BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 26, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT SERVING LINE HANDLING CUSTOMER SANDWICH;HANDLED CASH AND CASH REGISTER,RETURNED AT SERVING LINE REMOVE FOOD, GLOVES AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES, WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON NEW PAIR GLOVES. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS IN DINING ROOM EATING WHEN FINISHED RETURNED TO SERVING AREA PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND ASKED ME WHAT DO I NEED. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING WITH MANAGER WHICH SHE RELATED TO EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED CHANGE IN HYGIENE PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(a)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PIPE ON WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR IS PARTIALLY COVERED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND UNKNOWN MATERIAL, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND/BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.
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Jul 17, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WATER TEMPEATURE AT 78.8 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH BOWLS AT THIS TIME (3:30 P.M.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER,110 F AND ABOVE AT ALL SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12
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Jun 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING FROM BASE OF DRAIN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 27, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE
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Oct 25, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE
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Oct 19, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO PREP FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074484-11
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 18,2011,REPORT# 391364. #32-INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE
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Oct 17, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO TWO PIECES CARDBOARDS SATURATED WITH WATER WHICH DRIPPING INSIDE THE INTERIOR WALL OF WATER RESERVOIR.ICE MACHINE DISPENSER IS ATTACHED ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE PREMISES,AND KEEP INVOICE ON PREMISES.MUST REPLACE CARDBOARD PIECES WITH THE PROPER PIECE(FOOD GRADE). FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED, SANITIZED AND REPAIRED.(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO74485-12
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO PREP FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074484-11
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 18,2011,REPORT# 391364. #32-INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP.
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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.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE.
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Jan 18, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE DRY STORAGE.
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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 MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP./COVERS FOR UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN FREEZER./NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,FREEZER,DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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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 UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.
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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.//BASE OF PIP LEADING TO FAUCET ON 3COMP SINK LEAKING WATER .
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Jul 6, 2010
Complaint
5 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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.prep table lower shelving. storage racks not clean need cleaning.
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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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. ceiling tiles in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. light shields in prep areas not clean need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms, dining areas need cleaning.
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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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. missing exhaust vent cover in woman's bathroom shall be provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Sandwich & Salad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwich & Salad on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwich & Salad?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwich & Salad.
Has Subway Sandwich & Salad's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Sandwich & Salad 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 & Salad 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 & Salad inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwich & Salad is inspected around two times per year on average.
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