Subway
4861 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Dec 19, 2025
Subway was last inspected on December 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
December 19, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drain plumbing at the rear area handwashing sink to be in poor repair, slow-draining but functional. Instructed to repair or replace rear area handwashing sink drain plumbing to allow for adequate drainage and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris underneath equipment in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed spillage on interior base and exterior doors of cabinet underneath fountain machine in front dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dusty vent cover in unisex washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found food sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer inside 2 door prep cooler located across from sandwich prep line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining hand sink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside reach-in display cooler in front display area.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor behind safe underneath front register counter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide backflow preventer device for ice machine in rear area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor with debris under and around grease box underneath 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (mop,broom etc.) must be stored off the floor.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint or replace rusty metal racks inside walk-in cooler.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside 2 door prep cooler in front prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave on top of the turbochef oven to have a damaged ceiling panel on the interior. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguard. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the caulking behind the three compartment sink, along the wall, to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the two door cooler at the front prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and prep counter,front area.Instructed to provide,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: ceiling vent cover on ceiling above the front counter with dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on wall in prep area above rear prep table. Instructed manager to clean and maintain wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dishwash area exposed handwash bowl pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Grease trap paint peeling/beginning to rust on bottom. Must repaint grease trap.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Washroom floor cluttered (west washroom) with packaged cup holders. Must remove holders from washroom.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in rear area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove graffiti sign on wall inside men's toilet room.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit, cabinet not clean, needs detailed cleaning, lower shelving of prep table need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under rear storage shelving, cabinet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall in rear prep area by prep table need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, bathroom need cleaning(detailed).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Walk in coolers shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint shall be replaced/repaired.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in dining area need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, front storage cabinet shelving not clean need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving in rear kitchen area need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall prep table in rear prep area, and wall by 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BY THE SOUP AREA.
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