Subway Sandwiches and Salads
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2012
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Subway Sandwiches and Salads stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Subway Sandwiches and Salads's record stops at Apr 24, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food protected during storage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Subway Sandwiches and Salads on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2012
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 MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES) ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 18, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. MELTED PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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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. LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. TOILET IN LADIES WASHROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 25, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN BAKING SHEETS TO HANG ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE TO DRY. MUST USE APPROVED DRYING RACKS ABOVE SINK.
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Jan 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. STILL OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE RESERVIOR AND ON WATER AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES. MACHINE REMAINS HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION FROM 1-06-10 #154221.
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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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDED IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Jan 6, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER PANEL ICE/WATER RESERVIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USED UNTIL INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO HALLWAY.
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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. MISSING WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND SODA DISPENSING AREA MUST REPLACE. CAULKING AT REAR EXPOSED, THREE COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY MOP SINKS MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPLACE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDED IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OFFICE AND REAR HALLWAY TO GARBAGE EXIT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Sandwiches and Salads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwiches and Salads on file is from Apr 24, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches and Salads?
Across the inspection record, “food protected during storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwiches and Salads.
Has Subway Sandwiches and Salads' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Sandwiches and Salads have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway Sandwiches and 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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