Subway Sandwiches
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2016
86
Score
Going back to 2010, Subway Sandwiches has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 17, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Subway Sandwiches is from Jun 17, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Subway Sandwiches' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Jun 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET HAND SINK IN THE RESTROOM.BOTH FAUCET HANDLES ARE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A MOTHER WITH A TODDLER COMING OUT OF THE STAFF RESTROOM WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST NOT ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO USE RESTROOMS WHICH AREA LOCATED IN PREP AREAS. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN THIS AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HIRE DATE/PROOF OF HIRE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 21, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT POP STATION AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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May 8, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2015
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 INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD (PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES) ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA,
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95
Apr 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE,
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Sep 19, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE(WITH GREASE BUILT UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Mar 7, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. ONLY COPY OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO GET ORIGINAL COPY AND POST ON THE WALL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND WASHBOWL SINK, AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL BY UTILITY SHELVE AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN, AND FAN COVER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, AND ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER .
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Jul 13, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BY ON DUTY WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND TABLES AT DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AT SAME AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMANGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUTED TO REPAIR WASHROOM VENTILATION UNIT.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CABINETS UNDER EXPOSED SINK, SODA DISPENSER/MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
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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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.
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Jun 18, 2010
Complaint
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. OBSERVED THE REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO HAVE MALL OWNER CHECK (WATER GETTING IN ). NEED TO REPAIR.ALSO OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT, AND REAR STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. OBSERVED RESTROOM VENT FAN NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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 17, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five 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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