Subway Sandwiches
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2019
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Subway Sandwiches stretching back to 2010. On Feb 22, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 22, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
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 record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 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 ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA, 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 TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight orange, slimy, mold like substance build up, on interior surface of front ice/beverage dispensing machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing light shield cover in walk in cooler unit. Instructed manager to provide. Observed stained ceiling tile in middle of dinning room floor. Instructed manager to find source, repair and replace ceiling tile. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment wash sink, at twist value. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust accumulation on fan cover on ceiling of walk in cooler. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Found small amount of orange, slimy, mold like substances inside upper interior or 2 ice machines. Found small amount of black, mold-like substance on hose of upper interior of ice machine in rear of dining room. Must remove all substances, detail clean and sanitize machines. Must maintain all.
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Dec 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER SPIGOT ON THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BUILT IN THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER THE PREP COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE FRONT REGISTER.
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Oct 8, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 9-29-14 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY FOUND IN BINDER WITH INSPECTION REPORT AND OLD SUMMARY REPORT FROM MARCH 28, 2014 WAS POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THRESHOLD AND THE GASKET OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD AND GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING BETWEEN OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHEESE PIZZA, TUNA, FALAFEL AND CUT VEGETABLES) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHEESE PIZZA, TUNA, FALAFEL AND CUT VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F-49.3F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 13LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ATTACHED TO THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE SPACE WITH 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT. STORAGE SPACE IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED AND CDPH COULD NOT GAIN ENTRY PAST THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE STORAGE SPACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THRESHOLD AND THE GASKET OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD AND GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING BETWEEN OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND UNSHIELDED LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP SITTING INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
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 BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Oct 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER CHUTES AT BOTH SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER COUNTER OF COLD HOLDING FOOD LINES TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS, IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED AND FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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Sep 14, 2012
Complaint
3 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 ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA SO AS TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 20, 2012
Complaint
3 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 ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA SO AS TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING, PREPPING, SERVING FOOD (TUNA/SEAFOOD SALADS, HOT OR COLD SANDWICHES). A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CONDENSER FAN OF THE FRONT COOLER-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LEVERS BEHIND TTHE ICE CHUTE OF THE SODA DISPENSERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE OR MISSING BASEBOARD TILES/PANEL BELOW WALK-IN COOLER DOOR & AROUND THE CORNER OF THIS COOLER, MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Jul 12, 2011
Complaint
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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE HOT WATER HEATER AREA, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
2 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. THE WEST ICE DISPENSER HAS SOME BUILDUP ON THE CHUTE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND CHUTE.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REGISTER AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Jul 1, 2010
Routine
3 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 re-seal/attach the back of handsink in rear, to the wall.
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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 loose/cracked baseboard tiles by the water tank area must be replaced. Dusty condenser/fan guard of walk-in cooler must be kept clean also.
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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. All employee belongings must stored separately & away from food storage shelves.
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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 Feb 22, 2019. The public record contains 17 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 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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