Subway Sandwiches
Last inspected: May 9, 2018
67
Score
Subway Sandwiches appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated May 9, 2018. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Subway Sandwiches since May 9, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Subway Sandwiches' latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
May 9, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE AT 70.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 15 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 69.3F, 10 POUNDS BEEF AT 64.2F, 15 POUNDS SALAMI 60.7F, 5 POUNDS TUNA SALAD AT 65.7F, AND 10 POUNDS CHEESE AT 64.4F.CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 55 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VALUE AT 150 DOLLARS.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS IN OPERABLE DUE TO BROKEN DRAINAGE PIPING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTERS, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Oct 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVIOR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO AT WHITE LID AND KNOBS AT SAME AREA. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF THE TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE. ICE CHUT AT SAME UNIT WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD UNDER THE RED CYLINDER CO2 WITH SPILLAGE,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFCE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Jan 12, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ELEVATE MOPS AND ORGANIZE BUCKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 21, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. LID IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO CALL THE COMPANY TO REPLACE THE LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1512825, DATED 12/10/14 #33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL(TUBE)OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. #35- MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Dec 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL(TUBE)OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 6, 2014
Reinspection
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: OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING GRID ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT HANDSINK, MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT HOT WATER SUPPLY VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 4, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: ON PREMISES TO REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE ICE MACHINE. UPON INSPECTION, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHNE IS STILL NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE STILL ON SURFACES. TAG "HELD FOR INSPECTION" NOT REMOVE YET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING GRID ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT HANDSINK, MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT HOT WATER SUPPLY VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1353507 DATED 07/08/2013 #33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING GRID ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT HANDSINK, MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT HOT WATER SUPPLY VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 23, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwiches on file is from May 9, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwiches.
Has Subway Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway Sandwiches have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway Sandwiches means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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