Subway Sandwiches & Salads
Last inspected: May 19, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Subway Sandwiches & Salads, the earliest from 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on May 19, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since May 19, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Subway Sandwiches & Salads is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 19, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELF AT REAR AREA,AROUND GREASE TRAP AND UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED/LOCATED AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN SELLING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR KNOW THE LOCATION
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS.
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 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 SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOSES CONNECTED TO SANITIZER DEVICE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELD OVER LIGHT BULB IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; or unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER'S THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE COMPARTMENT ABOVE THE FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. HAVE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE USE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST COVERING THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE MENU BOARDS. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT LINE COUNTER TOP
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT LINE COUNTER TOP
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK
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Jul 6, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 45.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOP SIDE OF PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 1LB. ROAST BEEF 45.6F,1LB.BUFFALO CHICKEN47.8F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOE 50.3F-51.4F,.5LBS SPINACH 45.9F,2LBS. STEAK 49.3F,,.5LB LETTUCE 46.6F,2LB. COLD CUT COMBO 48.0F,1LB. SALAMI 50.4F,1LB. PEPPERONI 51.3F,3LBS. DICED CHICKEN 44.7F,8OZ. MARINARA SAUCE 48.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.14.8 LBS.$80(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT LINE COUNTER TOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER.SUCH AS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 1.5LBS. 51.6F,4LBS.SLICED TURKEY 45.9F-47.0F,1.5LBS. SLICED HAM 44.9F-46.1F,1.5LBS. ROAST BEEF 44.9F-45.2F,3LBS. CHICKEN TERIYAKI 44.7F-45.4F,1LBS.CHICKEN 45.1F,.5 LBS.STEAK 46.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 13 LBS. $130. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 22, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE SHELVE WITH BAG OF CHIPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, TRAYS, PANS, ETC MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT FROM ANY DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Aug 7, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE THE PREP AREA(BREAD CART,HOT HOLDING UNIT AND OVEN). OR SHOW PROOFED THAT ALL LIGHT BULBS ARE SHATERRED PROOFED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Jul 30, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY I/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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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 WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH. THREE CERTIFICATE OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER POSTED ON SITE BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012(A). SHITAL PATEL ONE OF THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:45AM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE THE PREP AREA (BREAD CART, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND OVEN) OR SHOW PROOFED THAT THE LIGHT BULBS ARE SHATTERED PROOFED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 6-26-13 AND POSTED ON PREMISES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT LINE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS MEATBALLS, TUNA SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVE DURING INSPECTION AT 10:25AM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 3, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD WALL TILES AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Mar 29, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE COOLER AND REPAIR IT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE COOLER REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 10# OF BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS STORED IN A PREP COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD WALL TILES AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Sandwiches & Salads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwiches & Salads on file is from May 19, 2021. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches & Salads?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwiches & Salads.
Has Subway Sandwiches & Salads' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Sandwiches & Salads have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway Sandwiches & Salads 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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