Pass

Subway

4242 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 4, 2026

Subway was last inspected on September 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 4, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to increase light intensity.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Sink stopper for 3-comp sink not holding water, instructed to repair and maintain for proper washing and sanitizing.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed pest control service receipt from the company without proper idph license number and written verification of certified pest technician. Logbook must include all content prescribed in the rules of the department of health. They include but are not limited to a copy of the pest control illinois department of health license number, written verification of the certified pest technician responsible for using pesticides, a record of all visits to the retail food establishment etc. Facility must provide logbook and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2569813 conducted on 01/19/2023: observed no valid allergen training available for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2569813 conducted on 01/19/2023: observed no valid allergen training available for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (soup, meatballs, deli meat) without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge of city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical1 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 employee restroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use food equipment and utensils stored in washroom. Instructed manager to remove.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training available for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all new hires must obtain the required food handler training as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 7-8 small flies located in rear food preparation area next to boxed soda. Fly activity must be minimized.instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, and dust pans stored on the side of the walk in cooler. Instructed to store properly 6 inches or more above the floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 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) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      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 no vomit or diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage racks in walk kin cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor in walk in freezer.

  12. 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: Floor under three compartment sink needs cleaning.

  13. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter between wall and walk-in freezer to prevent harborage and provide for cleaning and pest monitoring. Organize and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the interior wall of the walk in cooler need cleaning to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted inside the walk in cooler dirty corners. Must clean to remove debris.

  16. 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: Must clean the floor corner inside the walk in cooler to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to have copy of food handler certificate onsite at all time in order to be in compliance with the idph requirements.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front reach in cooler fan guard not clean, instructed to clean.

  18. 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: Need to clean inside ceiling light shields above front prep area.

  19. 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: Missing ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler. Must provide.

  20. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

  21. Pass

    Complaint · 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: Stock on floor. Elevate 6 inches.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler fan cover with dust accumulation. Clean same.

  22. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 PROPERLY STORE ALL MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE/INVERT.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.