Subway Sandwiches

742 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

American

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway Sandwiches five times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Subway Sandwiches's record stops at Feb 3, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“* certified food manager on site” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway Sandwiches trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN 183.4 F NO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:10 AM, PREMISES OPENS AT 7:30 AM.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IS NOT MAINTAINED. TOP PLATE IS LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN CONTAINING FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT UNPROTECTED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 29, 2013

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 NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS AT SIDE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER OD FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Feb 10, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, CONTAINER NOT COVERED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. SERIOUS

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, ETC) INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: BREAD UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR DELI MEATS AND CONDIMENTS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER WIRE RACKS IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 12, 2011

Routine

1 minor violation.

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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 MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED,DELI SANDWICHES,SOUPS ETC. SERIOUS CITATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Sandwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwiches on file is from Feb 3, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three 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 five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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