Pass

Subway 28330

120 S State St, Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 7, 2026

Subway 28330 was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

January 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for garbage can in customers toilet room.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and loose wall bases throughout prep & dining areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in left all gender washroom. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from cap at top of faucet of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking faucet of three compartment sink and maintain. Observed slow draining handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area for proper drainage of water in handwashing sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in right and left all gender washrooms. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in both right and left all gender washrooms for sanitary products and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying on floor outside of mop sink. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper draining and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on interior of ceiling vent above bread oven. Instructed to clean interior of ceiling vent above bread oven and maintain. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vent cover in right all gender washroom. Instructed to clean ceiling vent cover in right all gender washroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Facility provided no proof of allergen awareness training for one city of chicago food service sanitation manager and expired proof of allergen awareness training for another city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide valid allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet at the three comparrment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored on the floor in the utility area. Instructed to hang mos after use to allow to dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed very low lighting inside of the walk-in cooler and in the upstairs womens restroom. Instructed to provide sufficient lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room located on the 2nd floor. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager does not have the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.manager went to get an extra from another store.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager from 8:50am to 9:32 am while tcs foods such as chicken, beef were prepared and served. At 9:32 am certified manager miroslava soberanis arrived on site. Instructed to maintain employee holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following time/ temperature controlled foods held at improper temperatures including 5 lbs of ham at 49f valued at $20, 3 lbs of beef valued at $10 at 47.7f, .5 lbs of tuna at 48.6 f valued at $2, 2 lbs chicken at 46.9f valued at $4, and 3lbs of turkey at 47.4f valued at $6. All food was voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 cold hold unit tagged not maintaining 41f or less. Repair and maintain cooler at 41f at all times. Cooler in front service are was tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All certifed food managers need to show proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal items ( clothes ) stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away for food storage in designated area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (sweet teriyaki chicken, roast beef, shredded chicken, chopped chicken,) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 58f- 53.7f located in cold holding prep cooler during the inspection. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded all said tcs foods at 7 lbs, cost of all foods $150. Priority violation. 7-38-005.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the reach in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted loose cabinet doors found behind the front service counter. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer in the 2 door prep cooler located in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handlers certificates not available for all food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer in the 2 door prep cooler located in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 20 small flies located on the wall by the soda drink dispenser located in the customer dining area and 5 small flies on the boxes and ceiling located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed front entrance door with a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom and not tight fitting. Instructed to make front entrance door tight fitting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handlers certificates not available for all food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in a cold holding unit (3lbs of sliced tomatoes at 48.9f, 5lbs of salami at 50.2f, 12lbs of chicken at 49.3-51.6f, 1lb of guacamole at 49.9f, 9lbs of turkey at 50.4-50.8f, 3.5lbs of ham at 51.9f, 3 lbs of beef at 48.8f, 3lbs of cold cut combo meat at 50.1f, 9lbs of cheese at 51.1f, 7lbs of steak at 50.9f and 4lbs of tuna at 49.5f). Manager voluntarily discarded and dentaured approximately 59.5lbs of food valued at $100. Instructed to provide and maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking and the waste pipe under the right basin leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the grease trap lid gasket loose/torn. Also observed the 3 compartment sink waste pipe under the right basin leaking and the 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair/replace the grease trap lid gasket and repair and maintain all plumbing.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Fan cover in walk-in cooler with dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: light fixture above prep cooler not shielded, instructed to shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to install.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found prep cooler at 52.4f where deli meat is stored in, instructed mgr to keep all coolers at 40f or lower. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. critical citation issued. 7-38-005 (A)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found about 12 lbs. of deli meat and cooked chicken at temp ranging between 51.2f-48.6f. stored in said cooler, instructed mgr. to keep such foods at 40f or lower. food items discarded valued at $35. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No refrigeration thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.

  16. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed a wet mop stored on the floor next to the mop sink. Instructed to store all wet mops hanging or inverted

  17. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 8 live fruit flies on the wall around the beverage station, 10 on the wall mounted chemicals next to the 3 compartment sink and under the 3 compartment sink on the plumbing. And 10 on the wall across from the beverage station. Instructed to provide additional pest control to eliminate the fruit fly activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the baseboards falling off of the wall creating an opening under the 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain the base boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed a wet mop stored on the floor next to the mop sink. Instructed to store all wet mops hanging or inverted.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  19. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food and sanitation mgr on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( deli meat, hot chicken pattie sandwiches ) instructed to obtain, serious citation issued 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Bottom double door freezer in poor repair, exposed insualtion, instructed to repair.

  20. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food and sanitation mgr on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( deli meat, chicken... ) instructed mgr to obtain. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged section of wall above toaster oven where dry wall exposed. Instructed to repair

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all window sills at the front customer dining area at floors.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk wall where it meets with the floor tile next to the rear exposed handsink so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

  23. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found 2.5lbs of chicken noodle soup approximate value of $15.00 at hot holding unit not turned on correct setting at 128.8f. Manager voluntarily discarded soup. Hot foods must always be 140f and above at all times.critical citation issued. Cdi

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED. EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING IN MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM ON SECOND FLOOR.MUST REPAIR.Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Monday, May 28, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO MEN/WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk wall where it meets with the floor tile next to the rear exposed handsink so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

  24. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures being stored on the sevice line cold holding unit. Temps. Ranged from 46.2-49.6f and included eggs, cheese, roast beef, ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, tuna and chicken. All items at an approx. Combined weight of 10lbs. Valued at approx. $50 were discarded. Cold holding unit was turned on and now holds the correct ambient temperature. Citation #70248-14 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in corner of walk-in cooler on the 1st fl and in the utility closet on the second fl.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken, loose and missing wall tiles under 3-comp. Sink, by rear exposed hand sink and in dining room by front door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide working ventilation to men/women's toilet room on the second floor.

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION DUCT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  26. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST STORE ALL SODA AND DRINK CASES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.