Subway Sandwiches
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2021
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Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Subway Sandwiches stretching back to 2010. On Mar 19, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Subway Sandwiches since Mar 19, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2356412 DATED 1/9/2020 NOT CORRECTED: "FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT IN MEN'S WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2019
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.3F. (NOTED CONDENSER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT OR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND BELOW. NOTED: TCS FOODS FROM VIOLATION #22 STORED OVERNIGHT AT THE SAID REACH-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES WITH INSUFFICIENT HOT RUNNING WATER WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND FILL THE SECOND COMPARTMENT, THE WATER TEMPERATURE FALLS FROM 115F TO 98.1F. INSTRUCTED FIX OR PROVIDE LARGER HOT WATER TANK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR AN OPEN DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE OVERNIGHT INSIDE REACH IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.3F. IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: TUNA SALAD AT 46.8F, ROAST BEEF AT 49.8F SLICED HAM AT 47.2F, SLICED TURKEY AT 46.2F, SALAMI AT 46.8F, SPICY SALAMI AT 47.1F, CHICKEN ONION AT 46.9F, SPICY CHICKEN AT 46.2F. SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 150.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2184244 ISSUED ON 07-05-2018 #58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Jul 17, 2018
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEANING PROCEDURES AFTER EMPLOYEE OR PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jul 12, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEANING PROCEDURES AFTER EMPLOYEE OR PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 5, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRTTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEANING PROCEDURES AFTER EMPLOYEE OR PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER PLASTIC TUBE AND SURFACES WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH DIRT/DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detail clean knozzles at the fountain drink station,cutting boards at the front prep area,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Instructed to remove dusts accumulations at ceiling ventilation cover in mens toilet room and maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: (1) New employee with no proof of food handler training.Instructed to provide and maintain.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE(BEHIND UPPER PANEL) WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Nov 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine as well as the ice chute. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Mar 4, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1632284, DATED 2-26-16 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION 16-"FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH A HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND TO MAINTAIN." TAGGED ICE MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO FULLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SEWAGE SMELL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ANY ISSUES AND MAINTAIN SO FACILITY NO LONGER HAS A SEWAGE SMELL PRESENT.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 122.3F AND 5LBS OF COOKED MEATBALLS AT 121.6F, BOTH IN THE HOT HOLDING TABLE WITH LABELS STATING THEY WERE COOKED AT 7AM. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD WHICH THEY VALUED AT $21. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO REHEAT ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO 165F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH A HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SEWAGE SMELL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ANY ISSUES AND MAINTAIN SO FACILITY NO LONGER HAS A SEWAGE SMELL PRESENT.
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Mar 25, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP / SERVING AREA.A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AND COUNTER TOP AT RIGHT SIDE
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASH BOWL.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN BREAST HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 96.1 F AND 101.5 F HELD INSIDE STEAMTABLE AT THIS TIME, HOWEVER STEAM TABLE WATER IS AT 144 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD HOT MUST BE AT 140 F OR ABOVE. MANAGER ABLE TO REHEAT MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN BREAST TO OVER 165 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN DRAIN STOPPER AT 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE DRAIN PLUG.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit, front prep area display cooler shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear prep area need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not ceed detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area by walk in cooler shall be replaced.walls by prep table need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas(front,rear prep areas)not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need cleaning.
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Aug 10, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep counter, prep tables, cutting boards and storage shelves-drying goods and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind equipment and in corners not cleaned through-out including walk-in units. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in prep and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Jul 16, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilites not maintained or operated. While running and draining the water from the left compartment of the three compartment sink, water coming up and disposing in middle compartment. After ten minutes, while draining the water in right compartment of three compartment sink, water coming up and disposing in middle and left sides of sink. Instructed to repair sink and/or properly clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep counter, prep tables, cutting boards and storage shelves-drying goods and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind equipment and in corners not cleaned through-out including walk-in units. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in prep and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in beverage cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Mar 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK .TO PROTECT THE SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM ANY CONTAMINATION WHEN AN EMPLOYEE IS WASHING THEIR HANDS. MUST REMOVE THE SOAP DISPENSER AND THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER, WHICH IS LOCATED BEHIND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RELOCATE IT BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT, WITH FRUIT JUICE, YOGURT AND LOW FAT MILK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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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 19, 2021. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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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