Subway Sandwich & Salad
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Subway Sandwich & Salad, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on May 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Subway Sandwich & Salad squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING/MAKE AREA BRIGHTER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD GUARD.
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Feb 14, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT STATE ALERGENT CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (ABOUT 3 LBS OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN DELI MEAT) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, DENATURE, AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-203.12 OBSERVED THE TOILET NOT FLUSHING IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY PRACTICE INADEQUATE THAWING. A 3 LBS PACKAGE OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL THE PRODUCT IS 41F.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SOUP AT 128F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE A HALF GALLON OF SOUP, WHICH COST $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, A VARIETY OF SOUPS, AND CHILI) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 50F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS; 40LBS OF FOOD AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Mar 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 125F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS VALUED AT $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. HOT WATER RANGED FROM 75F-89F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION. HOT WATER FLUCTUATED DURING THE INSPECTION AND WAS NOT MAINTAINING 100F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER (AT LEAST 100F) AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO DRYING PROVISION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 29, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF BOTH TOILETS NEEDS A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A LEAK AND IT LEAKS AT THE TOP OF THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE SLOT LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT ON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOODS.
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Mar 6, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WILL NEED THIS ALLERGEN TRAINING MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 13, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REOMVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
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Apr 13, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 46.4F, TURKEY AT 46.2F, CHEESE AT 46.6F, HAM AT 43.9F, ROAST BEEF AT 46.4F, SALAMI AT 44.6F, AND SOUP AT 46.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 350# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, FROM REPORT #1584043, DATE 11/6/2015,VIOLATION # 45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.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: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNSER THE RED ONIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RECAULK.
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Nov 6, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TUNA DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.9-57.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, SIDES OF CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, 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: REPAIR DRYER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND TRASH NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL VENTS TO HELP WITH PROPER AIR FLOW. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETER VISIBLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES,UPPER PANEL ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.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: REMOVE BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 16, 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: CLEAN FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT. REATTACH REAR WALL COVING (LOOSE).
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Jan 4, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Apr 13, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2011
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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD & SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING AND SELLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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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. ALL EMPLOYEES DRINKS IN PREP AREA MUST BE LIDDED, NO FOOD CONSUMPTION ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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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 May 23, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwich & Salad?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven 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 three 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 roughly once per year on average.
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