Subway / TCBY
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2020
86
Score
Across the available record, Subway / TCBY has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jun 18, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Subway / TCBY since Jun 18, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Subway / TCBY is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jun 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252742 ON JANUARY 17, 2019... 6-202.15 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST HAVE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SODA NOZZLE AND ICE CHUTE TO SODA DISPENSOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST HAVE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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Jun 7, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEATS,SOUPS, AND CHICKEN ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER 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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN SCREEN ON REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 19, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEATS,SOUPS, AND CHICKEN ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER 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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN SCREEN ON REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK, AND REPAIR BROKEN STOPPER ON SAID COMPARTMENT.
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May 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: POP DISPENSING STATION IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN PANEL,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLACK CAULKING,
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARMENT SINK AND WALL. BEVERAGE SYRUP DRIP TRAY IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CABINETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Apr 27, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SEE BELOW
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET AND IN OFFICE AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN OFFICE AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK.
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Apr 1, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 45.8F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION( HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THAT WERE TRANSFERRED FROM WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX(312-746-4240) A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION OF UNIT TO CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 1/3RD SIZED PANS ON SANDWICH STATION TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RISERS INSIDE THE PANS. VEGGIE PATTIES-52.1F, FALAFEL-51.6F, HAM-47.8F, TURKEY-49.4F, AND BOLOGNA-53.4F. THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RISERS FROM CONTAINERS WHICH PLACE A BARRIER BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE COLD CONTAINERS. 12LB VALUED AT $20 DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET AND IN OFFICE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN OFFICE AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SOUP,CHICKEN,DELI MEAT,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
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Jan 16, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( i.e. DELI MEAT, SOUP, CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA etc.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTR. TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEEDS REPAIR AND CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK AT FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH.
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Feb 8, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REPAIR SLOW LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT HANDSINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE AN EASY TO READ THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT ONE DOOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM REAR PREP AREA.
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Oct 17, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. THE WOOD PANEL UNDER THE HOT WATER HEATER IS WATER DAMAGED AND FULL OF MOLD, REMOVE UNSANITARY WOOD. THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER GUARD IS MOLDY AND THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR.
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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. THE CEILING ABOVE THE OVEN IS STAINED, CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT THE CEILING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE AN EASY TO READ THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Nov 17, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the fan shield in the walk-in cooler and the soap and sanitizer bottle holders above the wash sink..
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* 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 manager on premises during food preparation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: The knife holder and bread scoring knives are dirty and need to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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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. Clean the ice dispenser chute of the soda dispenser. Clean out the dirty water from the steamtable.
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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. Clean and reseal the corroded walk-in cooler floors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway / TCBY last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway / TCBY on file is from Jun 18, 2020. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway / TCBY?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway / TCBY.
Has Subway / TCBY's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway / TCBY have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway / TCBY 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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