Subway Sandwich & Salads

5973 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Subway Sandwich & Salads has been inspected three times since 2011. Subway Sandwich & Salads was last inspected on Jan 8, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Subway Sandwich & Salads's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 8, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway Sandwich & Salads is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS THEY ARE DUSTY.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS LOOSE AND PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE SINK TO THE WALL.

Apr 11, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE CABINETS UNDER THE POP MACHINE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND BOWL THEY ARE DUSTY.

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. THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

Jun 13, 2011

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Sandwich & Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwich & Salads on file is from Jan 8, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Subway Sandwich & Salads' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway Sandwich & Salads have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway Sandwich & Salads 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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