Subway
124 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Jul 21, 2025
Subway was last inspected on July 21, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 21, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors under the three orange, carbon dioxide tanks near the rear mop sink with black residue and not maintained. Also, observed slight food debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to deep clean and maintain mentioned floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed the previous inspection report posted on top of the failed summary report from the initial inspection dated on 04/03/2024, report#2592088. Issued new summary report and posted for public view. Instructed manager on site summary report must remain posted for public view at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black and pink substance build up on the interior panel above the ice on the inside of the ice machine for the self-service beverage dispenser in the dining area. Ice used for human consumption. Instructed must remove build up, clean, and sanitize with appropriate chemicals to avoid contaminating ice. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the three orange, carbon dioxide tanks near the rear mop sink with black residue and not maintained. Also, observed slight food debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to deep clean and maintain mentioned floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates; instructed to have all food handlers obtain valid certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food allergen training certiicates; instructed to have managers obtain valid food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings along baseboards near rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the lower surface of the shelf underneath the front hand washing sink with stains. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the floors inside the walk in freezer with thick ice build up and food/dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found a food handler on site with no proof he met the food handlers requirements. Instructed to have food handler meet the requirement and provide proof. Maintain food handler requirements at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: Clean interior of storage cabinet under front counter. Clean all cabinets. Correct and maintain.
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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: Floor in walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning under storage racks. Correct and maintain.
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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: Clean floor at rear under storage rack of trash and debris. Remove ice build up on floor of walk-in freezer.
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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: Remove dust build up at ceiling tiles around exhaust fans in front customer dining area.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 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: Clean floor under co2 tanks in rear prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Clean floor under co2 tanks in rear prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirments not met.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink backing up from floor drain onto floor when 1 full compartment is released. In order for backup not to occur sink compartment must be released slowly. Clear and maintain in order for water to drain without backup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within reach in refrigerator. Install and maintain thermometers within all refrigeraors.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 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: Must clean interior of cabinets in front prep area and under beverage station.
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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: Must clean and maintain floors in corners, around heavy equipment and sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must correct leak at pop station in rear prep area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentilly hazardous food (soup) at improper temperature (134.4f)in front prep area. Instructed to keep hot food at 140f or higher at all times. Item was discarded of, 2lbs. Valued at $16.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rear exposed hand washing sink not accessible, observed a large box with plastic wrap inside of sink. Instructed to have sink accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certifed food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Beef, chicken, tuna, etc.) male employee who went around did not have a certificate. Someone brought a certificate but he had no identification to show that he was the certificate holder. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of cabinets in front prep area and under beverage station.
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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: Must clean and maintain floors in corners, around heavy equipment and sinks.
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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: Found floors not swept under rear preparation table.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on food shelving units.(coats,etc.)
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass
3 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: Clean interior of middle compartment at three compartment sink. Clean and sanitize interior of walk-in cooler. Clean vent cover above oven at front prep area and around nozzles at soda fountain unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace light bulb in customer toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize clutter by walk-in freezer and in staff toilet room, remove unused items.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.