Subway Sandwich Shop

2825 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Subway Sandwich Shop has been inspected 23 times since 2010. On Apr 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT SANDWICH LINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGAURD AT SANDWICH LINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT REAR DISHAREA HANDWASH SINK AND LEAK FROM SAME SINK DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 19, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME AT REAR STORAGE AREA
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT MAIN DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4".REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECTS ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION IN WORKING STATION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS HANGED ABOVE THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNER AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 45.3F, TURKEY 45.9F, HAM 45.7F, CHEESE 45.1F/50.9F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $48.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Mar 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE DIRTY DISH HOLDING NEXT TO THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR NEXT TO THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Jan 3, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON PREMISES.
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Jun 27, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED UNISEX BATHROOM WITH NO COVER ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.
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Sep 19, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE, ICED TEA MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT MENTIONED WHERE THEY CAB BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 11, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK TO BE INACCESSIBLE. NOTED THAT A STRAINER FILLED WITH GREEN PEPPERS WAS SITTING IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND SINK. ALSO NOTED NO HOT OR COLD WATER PROVIDED TO THE SINK (BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER WERE SHUT OFF AT THE LOWER VALVES LEADING UP TO THE FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS TO BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SOUP, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE WAS ONLY ABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF HER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING ON ALL SIDES OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACKISH MOLD AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE.
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Apr 13, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE.
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Nov 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EXPOSED SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS PAINTING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND ABOVE METER ON REAR WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER PEELING; REPAINT AREAS.
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Jan 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAINAGE PAN NOT CLEAN AT SODA STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PVC DRAINAGE PIPING BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT ON SITE WHILE PREPARING A TURKEY AND HAM SANDWICH.STAFF ON PREMISES SHOWED PROOF OF THE IDPH CERTIFICATE BUT NO RECEIPT WAS PROVIDED STATING THAT SHE HAD APPLIED FOR RECIPROCITY FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. AT 955AM MR. MEHBOOB JAN MOHAMMAD A CERTFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED H000078837. PREVIOUSLY DURING THE LAST INSPECTION ON 9/7/11 THE FOLLOWING OCCURED: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE SERVED AND REHEATED(SOUP ,CHICKEN, MEAT BALL, SERVED LUNCH MEAT(HAM, TURKEY, BEEF ETC.).EMPLOYEE CALLED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER.MR MOHAMMAD MEHBOOB JAN HAS A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOWEVER HE WAS NOT ON PREMISES. NO OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS ENROLLED TO CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074226-14
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT SANDWICH LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN SANDWICH LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Sep 7, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND SOUP STORED(1/4 OF CONTAINER)IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 100.2F(WATER TEMP WAS AT 101.4),ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DISCARDING CHICKEN PATTIES THAT WAS STORED INSIDE THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT,WHICH WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 96F.SHE STATED THAT FOO WAS LEFT IN CONTAINERS FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE.INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND USE COOLING PROCESS PRIOR TO STORE IT,ALSO FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE INSDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.STORE OPENS AT 7:00 AM.FOOD DISCARDED POUND 5, VALUE 10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074227-15
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND REAR AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS IN PARE TOWEL DISPENSERS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HAND AND DRYING THEM AT APRON.FOOD WAS SERVED AT CUSTOMERS AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR ANY HAND DRYING DEVICE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.EMPLOYEE STATED SHE AWAITING FOR DELIVERY.BOUGHT PAPER TOWELS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074226-14
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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 HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE SERVED AND REHEATED(SOUP ,CHICKEN, MEAT BALL, SERVED LUNCH MEAT(HAM, TURKEY, BEEF ETC.).EMPLOYEE CALLED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER.MR MOHAMMAD MEHBOOB JAN HAS A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOWEVER HE WAS NOT ON PREMISES. NO OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS ENROLLED TO CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074226-14
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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. CLEAN SURFACE OF COUNTER TOP UNDER THE MICROWAVE.FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. ELEVATE STORED FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.ELEVATED 6" FROM FLOOR.
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Jul 28, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 15, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 8, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AROUND THE SAFE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MOVE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO CLEAN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS, ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLES. REPAIR ANY LOOSE VINYL BASEBOARD AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwich Shop on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwich Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwich Shop.

Has Subway Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Sandwich Shop 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 Shop 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 Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwich Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.