Subway Sandwiches & Salads
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2017
86
Score
Across the available record, Subway Sandwiches & Salads has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 5, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts 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 seven times.
Subway Sandwiches & Salads' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in rear prep area by prep table not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning.
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86
Nov 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH LIME/MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE FRONT SERVICE LINE COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.1F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS: TUNA SALAD AT 48.0F, ROAST BEEF AT 48.9F, CHICKEN AT 49.F / 48.2F / 47.9F, HAM AT 47.2F, SALAMI AT 48.2F, CHEESE AT 47.9F / 48.1F / 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $70.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20#. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH SHELF OF FRONT SERVICE LINE COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AND ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, SOME LITTER/DRIED LEAVES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE WORN WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVER IN ABOVE FRONT PREP COOLER AND IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT WORKING INSIDE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SYRUP SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER A REAR STAINLESS STEEL TABLE ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. FOUND SHOES AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. MUST HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE COLD SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 42.6F TO 54.1F. CHICKEN TERIYAKI (54.1),SALAMI 47.3),TURKEY (47.4), HAM (42.6), CHICKEN (51.1), ROAST BEEF (45.2), COLD CUT (45.9), TUNA (43.7), CHEESE (50.0), CHEESE (45.8, SLICED TOMATOES (45.3). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12IBS OF FOOD WORTH $45 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED OF THE IMPORTANCE OF TEMPERAURE MONITORING. (TEMPERAURE OF SERVING LINE WAS 40F). MANAGER STATES REMOVED FOOD ITEMS TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERVING LINE SINCE THEY ARE OPEN 24HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-83-005(A).
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Apr 5, 2012
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/2/12.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/2/12.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/2/12.
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Apr 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR TO START HIS SHIFT WHILE WAITING FOR THE CUSTOMER AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WAITING FOR THE CUSTOMER ALSO, STARTED PUTTING THE GLOVES ON TO GET THE ORDER FOR THE CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AND STARTED PREPARING THE SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING THE GLOVES ON AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES, BEFORE PREPARING SANDWICHES AND AS NECESSARY AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.7-38-010A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA(LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO EACH OTHER).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. SLOW DRAINING OF TWO OF THE SINKS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit nozzles not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Rear ceiling above ice machine had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen area shall be sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jan 26, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jan 14, 2011
Routine
7 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.Found/observed rear exit door leading to garbage containers not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, shall be repair by 1/21/2011, Citation issued#H000063594, with a court date of 2/17/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wood in rear storage shelving, shall be repair/replaced. 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: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, prep table lower shelving in kitchen areas need cleaning.Lower shelving of pop dispensing cabinet not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors umder heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in bathroom need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep areas, above oven, rear storage areas, walk in cooler not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Jun 8, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2010
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No visible backflow preventer installed at utility sink. Instructed to install backflow device for faucet of utility sink.
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Jan 12, 2010
Not Ready
No violations found.
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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 Jan 5, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches & Salads?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven 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 three 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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