Subway Sandwiches and Salad

3946 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
American
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Subway Sandwiches and Salad appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MUST BE ON SITE, AND A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG FILE CABINET, WALLS, AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKERS AND CONDIMENTS STORED NEXT TO FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 8, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HADNWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO SLICING MACHINE AND BEVERAGE CUP LIDS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON PIPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON SAID FLOOR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE RESTRAINT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE TOASTER OVEN AND COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT AVAILABLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
57
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOUNTED HAND DRYER IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO USE PAPER TOWELS UNTIL DRYER IS REPAIRED.
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Apr 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 30, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT COLD HOLD UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE LINE: TURKEY 50.1F, STEAK 49.0F, TUNA 47.9F, HAM 47.6, DELI MEATS 46.0F-49.0F. EGG PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND SERVICE LINE. ALL SAID PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: COLD HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND COLD HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO REPAIR UNITS TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
33
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT HOT HOLDING UNIT: SOUP AT 112.0F AND CHILI 98.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
21
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 9, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE PROOF(ID) THAT THEY ARE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR FRONT DOOR AND LOOSE WALL PAPER AT FRONT WINDOW.
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Sep 1, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 51.3F,2LBS. SLICED HAM 48.2F,5LBS. STEAK 45.3F,2LBS. COLD CUT 49.3F,5LBS. DICED CHICKEN STRIPS 48.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20.5LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
22
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATBALLS AT 109.9F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE PROOF(ID) THAT THEY ARE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/1/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR FRONT DOOR AND LOOSE WALL PAPER AT FRONT WINDOW.
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Jun 1, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.
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Sep 28, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING IN REAR PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOUNTED HAND DRYER IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO USE PAPER TOWELS UNTIL DRYER IS REPAIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SYRUP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SODA STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Mar 7, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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82
Feb 28, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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82
Feb 22, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF COOLER.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB COOKED EGGS 46.4F,2LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 50.0F,2LBS. SPINACH 52.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4.5LBS.$7.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A PIZZA CUTTER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME.ALSO,REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK COLD WATER FAUCET STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER.MANAGER REPAIRED FAUCET HANDLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SINK.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOWING AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2059313 5/30/17 NOT CORRECTED.#32-REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEFROSTING.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES.#33-DRINK DISPENSER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.#37-WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.#38-BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEFROSTING. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRINK DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Dec 2, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL WOODEN DOORS LEADING INTO THE WASHROOM AND INTO DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA, MUST KEEP ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS OFF THE GROUND.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS, REGARDLESS OF TITLE, MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
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Jan 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WOODEN DOORS. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND LARGE CO2 TANKS IN REAR.
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Jun 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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90
Oct 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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95
Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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95
Jan 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
33
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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82
Feb 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE DELI PREP COOLER CONDENSER COIL IS DUSTY, CLEAN OFF THE COIL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALL AND SHELVES.
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90
Oct 4, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND CO2 TANKS AND UNDER SHELF NEXT TO IT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM LOOSE FROM CEILING; REATTACH.
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90
Jul 26, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Sandwiches and Salad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwiches and Salad on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches and Salad?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwiches and Salad.

Has Subway Sandwiches and Salad's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Sandwiches and Salad have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway Sandwiches and Salad means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Subway Sandwiches and Salad inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwiches and Salad is inspected around two times per year on average.