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Subway Subs and Salads

115 E 51St St, Chicago, IL 60615
American
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2014
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Subway Subs and Salads, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Aug 29, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Subway Subs and Salads's record stops at Aug 29, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Subway Subs and Salads' latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM.
35
95
Apr 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
90
Jan 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER DEPLETED UPON INSPECTION. NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS,AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT ALL SINKS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
9
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES NOTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS. NO SOAP PROVIDED AT REAR HAND SINK OR AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE NORTH WASHROOM. ALSO, THE HAND DRYER IN THE NORTH WASHROOM INOPERABLE AND NO OTHER HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITTATION ISSUED 7-38-030
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND UNDER FRONT PREP COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER REAR SHELVING RACKS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
78
Jan 26, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL SALAD CONTAINERS AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATON.
31
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER.
33
90
Jan 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. FECES, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER NOT COVERED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE LIDS ON DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H77183 COURT DATE 2-23-12 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
19
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL SALAD CONTAINERS AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATON.
31
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER.
33
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SODA DISPENSER AND REAR EXPOSED SINK (SPILLS).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
78
Jun 21, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Subs and Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Subs and Salads on file is from Aug 29, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Subs and Salads?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway Subs and Salads.

Has Subway Subs and Salads' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway Subs and 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 Subs and 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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