Subway Sandwiches
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2022
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Score
Subway Sandwiches appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. Subway Sandwiches was last inspected on Mar 31, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Subway Sandwiches's record stops at Mar 31, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway Sandwiches on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE IN REAR PREP AREA. NO PERSON SHALL SMOKE IN PUBLIC PLACE OR IN ANY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. 7-32-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND SFRONT COUNTER (NOT CURRENTLY IN USE DUE TO PENDING REPAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 13, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH MOST REPORTS DATED JULY 2019; NO 2020 NOR 2021 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND SFRONT COUNTER (NOT CURRENTLY IN USE DUE TO PENDING REPAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE FURNACE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jul 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243304 ON DECEMBER 10, 2018. VIOLATION #58 STATES "ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE." MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK AND POP STORAGE.MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM WITHOUT LID. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON FROZEN SOUP. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER A ND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD CHANGELING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Mar 9, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVEN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING FOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT LINE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Dec 1, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS(DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS, SINKS, AND PREP TABLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.
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Jun 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Dec 4, 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (CHICKEN, SOUP,DELI MEATS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER THE PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Jan 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN PIPES UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE LOBBY AND REMOVE PLASTIC.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILED ON TOP OF WASTE RECEPTACLES. ALSO NOTED A HOLE IN THE LID OF THE FIRST GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FROM THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LID AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASTE RECEPATACLES TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASTE AND RECYCLING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,DELI MEATS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN PIPES UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE LOBBY AND REMOVE PLASTIC.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARE AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,SOUPS,TUNA AND SANDWICHES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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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 UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN SIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN WITH TAPE ON IT). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HALLWAY FLOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AT CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. Sandwiches being prepared and hot food reheated without a certified manager present.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. The 2nd exposed handsink located in the rear prep area 8' away from the front prep area has no drain line attached to it and is out of order, repair the sink so food handlers and dish washers in the rear prep areas have easy access to an exposed handsink. Supervisor notified, the front prep area handsink can be utilized until the other sink is repaired and reinspected on 1/21/11.
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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. Delime and clean the soup heating unit.
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Feb 2, 2010
Routine
3 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. Keep the boxed food items away from the condensor coil.
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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. Replace the damaged light shields above the oven and soup station.
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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. Move the sleeves of cups and reorganize the utility room.
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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 Mar 31, 2022. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six 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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway Sandwiches means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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