Subway Sandwiches & Salads
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
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Score
Subway Sandwiches & Salads appears in inspection records 29 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-61 F. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER TO DISCARDED 1/8 POUND OF SPINACH, 1/8TH POUND OF SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND 2 POUNDS OF SLICED CUCUMBER ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT BULB IN CEILING OF BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN ALL CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, TOWELS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLATTER ON WALK IN COOLER CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PRESENT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON SODA CRATES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE AND OBTAIN SHELVING UNITS TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING SMALL VENT COVER ON WALL ABOVE WALKIN COOLER NEAR BEVERAGE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENT COVER. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. FOOD HANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
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95
Mar 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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86
Mar 29, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN TOILET ROOM IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Jan 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2303261 DATED:07/17/2019 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. - Oct 17, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN SHELFS SHOWED TO MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEAR THE WASH ROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASH ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT (2) HANDSINKS (FRONT/REAR PREP).
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND SODA/ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER/WALK-IN COOLER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 2, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE (WHICH TO BE USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS OR REPLACE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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90
Nov 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the compartment below the soda machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor of the walk in cooler to have dirt and food debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tiles near the washroom door in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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86
Feb 17, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS INFRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT AERATOR, CAUSE SPOUT TO SPRAY WATER IRREGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 9, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EAST DISPLAY CASE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 46.2F. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR.TEMPERATURE HOLDING AT 37.6F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN EAST DISPLAY CASE: 1/2LB GREEN PEPPERS AT 50.3F; 3/4LB SPINACH AT 49.3F; 13.25LB LETTUCE AT 53.6F; 7.5LBS ONIONS AT 57.9F; 1LB OLIVES AT 48.3F, 13.5LBS GIARDINERA AT 53.5F; 13.5LBS CUCUMBERS AT 46.7F; 13.5LBS BANANA PEPPERS AT 49.6F; 13LBS VEGGIE PATTIES AT 50.9F; 1/2LB CONDIMENTS RANGING FROM 49.4F - 49.5F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED REPORT NUMBER: 1482797. JUNE 6, 2015. #33 MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #32 NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS INFRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT AERATOR, CAUSE SPOUT TO SPRAY WATER IRREGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAINI.
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67
Jun 16, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Jun 12, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FLOOR GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED.WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT OR FAUCET IS TURNED ON WATER SEEPING UPWARD TO GREASE TRAP LID RELEASING A STRONG FOUL ODOR.WATER NOT OVERFLOWING INTO FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE LID DUE TO THE EDGE OF THE LID IS RUSTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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82
Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 46.1 F AND 47.7 F- CHICKEN BREAST AND VEGGIE BURGERS INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER. HOWEVER FOUND SAID PREP LINE COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERTURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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95
Feb 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN PIPE WATER DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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90
Apr 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACE WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE/UNDER SODA DISPENSER CABINET (BY FRONT DINING AREA).
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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 RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER SHELVES WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET WITH HEAVY LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under pallet file cabinet in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be replaced, wall above 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
35
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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82
May 9, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving that had rust, shall be repair/replaced.Lower shelving of pop dispensing cabinet had rust/peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.Rear storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning, shelving, (nozzels).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment,3 compartment sink, prep table, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear prep area by prep table not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles in front prep areas need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in rear prep areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must replaced broken thermometer in walk in cooler, all coolers must be provided with thermometers to properly maintain temperatures of 40f or less.
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Apr 4, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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74
Feb 16, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.Caulk by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.
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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.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving of front cabinets need cleaning, rear storage racks 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Floor under heavy equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
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.Walls in rear prep area by prep table not clean need cleaning, missing ceiling tiles in rear storage areas, shall be provided.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in prep areas, need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas,need cleaning, exhaust vent in bathroom needs cleaning.
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74
Sep 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER ,UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER ALL THE STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE OVEN AND MICROWAVE,WITH DUST BUILT UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKING PIPE ON THE CLOSER HANDLE OF THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Apr 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 FOODS ON THE DISPLAY COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT MEETING PROPER TEMEPERATURE SUCH AS CHICKEN PATTY AT 47.6F, VEGE MEAT AT 48.2F, TERRIYAKI CHIX AT 45.3F. BEEF AT 48.2F, TURKEY AT 46.7F, HAM AT 46.9, TUNA AT 47.3, SALAMI AT 47.6, AND COPPED TOMATOES AT 46.9F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $130.00 AND 45 TOTAL LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LID WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSE ALL THE TIME. CITATION ISUUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACINE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT,(HAIRNET, BASEBALL CAP OR BANDANA).
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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 29, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches & Salads?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 14 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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway Sandwiches & Salads means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Subway Sandwiches & Salads inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwiches & Salads is inspected around two times per year on average.
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