Subway Sandwiches
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2017
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Subway Sandwiches appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 9, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 9, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway Sandwiches is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEP HANGING OFF.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO VIEW .MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/2/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT BACKING UP AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK BASIN.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REGISTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER SODA CADDY,WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR FRONT REGISTER,IN REAR PREP AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HANDLE UNDERNEATH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER THE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS.
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Dec 23, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. FRONT OF PREMISES.
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Jan 14, 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 AREAS NOT CLEAN. OPEN LIDS AND GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. FRONT OF PREMISES.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/missing cove molding in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER MUST BE CONSPICUOUS
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets, storage shelves, sinks, utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front exposed hand sink slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drainage.
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Feb 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM.---------MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK OF MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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May 3, 2010
Complaint
7 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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN BREAST) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 113.5F DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY IN HOT HOLDING UNIT (STEAM TABLE) BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL AMOUNT $15.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR DISPLAYED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. (SUMMARY REPORT KEPT ON FILE AND NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM STORAGE RACK AND BENEATH CO2 TANK AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENT COVER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK AND AT VENT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND REMOVE DEAD ANTS FROM ROOM NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwiches on file is from Jun 9, 2017. The public record contains 12 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 four times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwiches.
Has Subway Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Sandwiches 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 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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