Subway Sandwiches & Salad
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway Sandwiches & Salad 29 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Subway Sandwiches & Salad on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED LINENS HANGING ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS ON THE HAND SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR THE REAR METAL RACK SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED PLUMBERS PUTTY BEING USED TO REPAIR ON THE PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA MACHINE ICE DISPENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SNK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR PREP FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND PAPER USE AS A LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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90
Jul 11, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : 5-205.15--- NOTED LEAKING SODA LINES UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM CABINET IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 87.9F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND USE THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 103.2F UNTIL HOT WATER IS REPAIRED/PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER ICE/WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE MADE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS INSIDE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER REAR STORED OILS. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING SODA LINES INTO A PAN OF STAGNANT LIQUID UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM CABINET IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND REMOVE PAN OF LIQUID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED MICROWAVE ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS, NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Oct 7, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND MEATBALLS IN SAUCE STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT(FRONT TRAYLINE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:122.3F TO 127F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD MUST BE REHEATED RAPIDLY AT 165F AND ABOVE BEFORE BEING STORE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 1, VALUE 15 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA IS NOT CLEAN, AND SOME MINERAL SUBSTANCES ON THE NOZZLE/CHUTE WHERE ICE IS DISPENSED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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82
Apr 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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95
Jun 18, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL AT INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AT OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN SHELF INSIDE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, THE LAST SHELF INSIDE MIDDLE REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR AREA. REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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82
Sep 1, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS ADJUSTING FACIAL MASK,REMOVED GLOVED AND PUT ON NEW PAIR OF GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. MADE SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER: BREAD,LUNCH MEAT, LETTUCE, SLICED TOMATOES ETC., WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON NEW GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING PROCEDURE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-13-2020.REPORT #2367090 #51) 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #51) 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AT SELLING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR MUST KNOWN THE LOCATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL AT INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE AT OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN SHELF INSIDE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, THE LAST SHELF INSIDE MIDDLE REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR AREA. REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Apr 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR REMAINS 1/2" TO 1" OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LID FOR WATER TOILET BOX BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL,IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED REPLACE WITH A LID COMPLETELY FITS THE WATER TOILET BOX AND ABLE TO CLEAN UNIT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CLOSING DEVICE AT FRONT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CONSTANTLY DOOR OPENS DUE TO WIND
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AT SELLING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR MUST KNOWN THE LOCATION
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER GO BEHIND FRONT COUNTER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND USE THE STAFF HAND-SINK TO WASH HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD PREP AREAS ARE PROHIBITED TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SODA RESIDUE FROM CONTACT SURFACES AROUND SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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74
Sep 10, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : 2-102.14(A)(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLFOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS SUCH AS TUNA NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATETHE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 27, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEALS EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE NTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AD SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLFOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS SUCH AS TUNA NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATETHE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(A) EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINS SHOES MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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55
Apr 24, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Nov 27, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK SLIME ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING THE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEATS, TUNA, AND CHICKEN ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK(ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS NEAR FOR HAND WASHING).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEAT, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOUND AT THE FRONT PREP STATION. 3 LBS OF STEAK, 48F VALUED AT $15. 1 LBS OF ROASTED CHICKEN, 47.3F, VALUED AT $10. 2 LBS OF CHICKEN, 50F, VALUED AT $10. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. 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 INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR IS NOT CLEAN. FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WORKING BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jun 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE DRAINS ARE SLOW AT THE RESTROOM HANDSINK AND THE DISH AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG THE DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES, PURSE) BEING STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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90
Aug 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PROTECT COFFEE CUPS AND LIDS. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RESTORE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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90
Aug 7, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12/15/14 INSPECTION # 1512998 #38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PROTECT COFFEE CUPS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RESTORE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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82
Dec 15, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. 2 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE BUT NONE OF THE ABOVE PERSON ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MNAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATBALLS, CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH, TUNA SALAD SANDWICH ,ETC. HARDIK PATEL ARRIVE ON SITE AT 10:00AM DURING INSPEECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS FOR DRY FOOD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.
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Jan 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP AREA,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 13, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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95
Jan 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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95
Dec 23, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM TOILET IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HANDLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET HAS BEEN BROKEN. TO FLUSH THE TOILET YOU MUST REMOVE THE TOILET TANK COVER AND PUSH DOWN ON A PLUNGER LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENCLOSED WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR THE TOILET SO THAT IT CAN BE FLUSHED PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/4/09 WAS NOT VISIBLE. IT WAS STORED IN A FRAME ON THE WALL BEHIND ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT SO THAT IT IS IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Sandwiches & Salad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwiches & Salad on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches & Salad?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwiches & Salad.
Has Subway Sandwiches & Salad's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Sandwiches & Salad have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway Sandwiches & Salad 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 & Salad inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwiches & Salad is inspected around two times per year on average.
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