Subway Sandwiches
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2020
67
Score
Going back to 2010, Subway Sandwiches has 17 inspections in the public record. Subway Sandwiches was last inspected on Jan 16, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Subway Sandwiches's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 16, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Subway Sandwiches' 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 16, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2269074 ON MARCH 7, 2019.THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS... ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND-WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT EXPOSED HAND-SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLS ( SODA SYRUPS) ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 DOOR CABINET LOCATED UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLUMBING FIXTURES (SINK AND TOILET). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, OR LICENSE POSTED, WHILE RTE/TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, AND TUNA ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN RTE/TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jan 29, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS, FROM REPORT # 1982075, DATE:01/25/2017, NOT CORRECTED. 38 OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING ONTO THE PREP TABLE WHILE WASHING HANDS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTAL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION BY RE INSPECTION DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF WALL MOUNTED REACH IN COOLER, AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, TURKEY, HAM, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O12
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING ONTO THE PREP TABLE WHILE WASHING HANDS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTAL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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May 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKING AND CHIPPING ON THE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH LIDS THAT ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT HANDSINK DOES NOT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MOP STORED HEAD DOWN ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MOPS DURING STORAGE.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTERS, PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE RESTROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER PREP TABLES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AND MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 3, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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 LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK AND TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE REAR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR.
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Feb 20, 2015
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 FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (BEEF MEATBALLS, DELI MEAT,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOZZLE LEAKING HEAVILY, SPRAYING WATER OUT OF THE SIDE AND NOT PROPERLY EXTENDING OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. THE FAUCET NOZZLE ONLY EXTENDS OVER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPLACE THE FACUET NOZZLE, REPAIR LEAKS AND PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT PROPERLY EXTENDS OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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 LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK AND TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE REAR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR.
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Nov 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT PREP CABINET COOLER.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. STAFF PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR A CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MUST POST A VALID CERTIFICATE AND SUCH A PERSON MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: MEATBALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 191.1F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4-2-14 NOT CORRECTED.#38-REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST NOT HAVE DUCT TAPE ON THE WALLS TO COVER ELECTRICAL SOCKETS. WALL BASEBOARD MISSING/BROKEN BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE AND PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT PREP CABINET COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 2, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULN IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
4 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 PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE IN OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINER PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LIDS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS. 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULN IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 24, 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 NEED CLEANING AROUND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS BULBS THAT ARE BURNT OUT NEED TO BE REPLACE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN HAM SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Nov 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. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN TURKEY DELI SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE COILS OF THE FREEZER.
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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. THE ICE DISPESING CHUTE IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must remove any cardboard liners on shelves & bottom of prep tables, & maintain smooth/easily cleanable.
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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. Any walls with food stains must be kept cleaned & maintained.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must provide a self closing-device at bathroom door.
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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. Must remove any soda crates used for storage racks & replace with regular shelves that is accessible for cleaning.
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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 Jan 16, 2020. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” 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 three 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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