Subway Sandwiches
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Score
Subway Sandwiches has been inspected 23 times since 2010. Subway Sandwiches was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway Sandwiches is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE PIPE THAT LEADS TO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 13, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GARBAGE SHOOT ON PREP BOARD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUP LIDS NOT INVERTED ON COUNTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE LIDS AND REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH AND POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SERVING LINE,COUNTER TOP AT SODA MACHINE,COUNTER TOP UNDER OVENS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PAPER IN LOBBY NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.8F IN FRONT PREP AREA. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. EGG FOLDS 50.5F.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 48.0F,47.1F & 49.5F.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO 48.6F & 48.9F.5LBS. SPINACH 51.8F-54.0F. 2.5LBS. CHILI 63.7F.5LBS. BROCCOLI SOUP 51.3F. 2.5 LBS. CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 53.8F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) APPX.27LBS.$36.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SERVING LINE,COUNTER TOP AT SODA MACHINE,COUNTER TOP UNDER OVENS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PAPER IN LOBBY NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE CALORIES OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 MUST BE 130 OR LESS.
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Sep 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBESERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE CONDENSER.MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDWASHING SING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Aug 19, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE STRAWS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NEEDED BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 22, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMP PREP SINK WAS LEAKING AND PIPE REMOVED. SINK IS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR PER PIC TOMORROW 8/23/18.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE.
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Dec 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER BEHIND COUNTER BY TOASTER OVEN.MUST INSTALL.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR AREA OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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May 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SHELVES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL IN REAR BY MOP SINK.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, REAR DISH WASHING AND DINING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, DEBRIS NOTED.
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA..MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 26, 2012
Complaint
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OPENINGS IN WALLS IN WASHROOM-CRAKS AND CREIVIES. MUST SEAL.
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Jan 17, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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.WALL AREA BEHIND SYURP STORAGE UNIT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS REAR WALK IN FREEZER, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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 WALL BEHIND THE OVEN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND RESEAL WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: FOUND 53 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION #34157-13 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS IN REAR AND WHEREVER NEEDED. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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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 Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwiches.
Has Subway Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway Sandwiches have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five 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.
How often is Subway Sandwiches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwiches is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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