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Subway

4735 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 13, 2026

Subway was last inspected on March 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

March 13, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.4-60.7f. Observed cold tcs foods, sliced tomatoes(47.2f), turkey(50.5-60.7f), roast beef(53.8f), pepperoni(46.4f), salami(55.3f)and ham(55.2-59.4f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $300 weighing 20lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drain pipe underneath wash compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking drain pipe of three compartment sink and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed two unused turbo chefs(small ovens) in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishemnt such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall underneath hot water tank in rear above utility sink. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged wall underneath hot water tank in rear above utility sink for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed spillage on floor and along base of wall behind grease trap, to the left of grease trap and underneath shelf next to bag in box. Instructed to clean floors and along bases of wall in said areas and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for any food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided expired certificate(one cfm) and no allergen awareness training certificates for two employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Male employee with excessive jewelery (large hanging nose ring and long earrings). Instd to remove and maintain, excessive jewelry prohibited on premises when handling food, equipment, etc

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restarints must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on lower shelf of prep table.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under rear food storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in prep areas. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for front prep cooler. Must provide and maintain.

      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: Observed an appx."1/2" gap along bottom of rear door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean build up from ice dispenser at soda machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler & freezer floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired and missing food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Male food handler without hair restraint. Instd to wear

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: City of chicago certified manager on duty without allergen training certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain verification on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease interceptor with worn, stained surfaces. Instd to paint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and provide verification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Observed front ceiling vent dusty/not clean above the bread oven, instructed to clean.

  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: Clean soda dispenser unit and cabinet to remove all spills. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler thermometer in poor repair. Must repair or replace

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Must provide at all times.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice build-up at cold holding unit. Remove excessive ice. Worn caulking with black molded substance at top of 3-compartment sink and wall. Replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing outlet cover in rear. Replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Internal thermometer needed for walk-in cooler.

  16. 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: Observed soda dispenser area unclean. Area needs to be wiped down and kept clean. Clean and maintain under cabinet under dispenser area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor unclean under dry storage shelving and soda syrup area. Clean and maintain floors.

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 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 manager on site while potentially hazardous food including chicken and steak are being served. Instructed that a city of chicago food service manager must be on site at all times that potentially hazardous food is being prepared cooked or served. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as shelf liner. Instructed to remove all cardboard as shelf liner.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sticky surgery residue built up on nozzles. Detail clean soda dispenser and nozzles. Detail clean exterior of cabinet doors in soda area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation and dirt in corners of floors and under all shelving and large equipment. Instructed to detail clean floors under and behind all shelving and large equipment and maintain.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain cover near restroom is in poor repair must repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside walk-in cooler in rear of premises

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the rear prep area along the walls and in the corners has dust buildup. Also clean the flood drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling vents throughout premises has dust buildup on them.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease trap rusty. Remove rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rolling cart not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Vent cover in front prep area not clean, dust. Clean same and maintain.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENT OVER OVEN,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,CABINET AT SODA AREA,SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT.

    • 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 FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING,LOWER WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES AT REAR EXIT DOOR,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 OR REPLACE FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

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