Subway Sandwiches

2412 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Subway Sandwiches has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 24, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Subway Sandwiches's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 24, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “* certified food manager on site” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, CHIKEN SANDWICHES PIZZA ETC,. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR. FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK SLOW DRANING. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 14, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER THE BREAD OVEN AND AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE PILED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINER SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING 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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* 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. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE LEGS AND SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER THE BREAD OVEN AND AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Dec 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
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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 24, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two 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 four 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.