Subway Sandwich & Salad

7358 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway Sandwich & Salad five times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 9, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway Sandwich & Salad is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2012

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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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.OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT SPRAYER, AND 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Oct 6, 2011

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2011

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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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.OBSERVED FRONT CEILING VENT DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP TABLE

Feb 4, 2011

Routine

6 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.OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR NOT CLEAN ALSO THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP. SINK.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT OUT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB.

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.OBSERVED THE NOZZEL LEAKING AT THE 3 COMP.,SPRAYER AND THE UTILITY SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL ABOVE PLUMBING.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPER STORED ON THE FRONT COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

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.OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF THE FREEZER BY THE COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Mar 8, 2010

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 UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Sandwich & Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwich & Salad on file is from Jan 9, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwich & Salad?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three 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 one violation 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.

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