Pass

Midway Sub

6421 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 24, 2026

Midway Sub was last inspected on February 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

February 24, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on front prep cooler in disrepair with build up of residue. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on floor in rear area(corner) near restroom. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed allergen certificate for certified manager expired. Instructed to obtain update training and retain certificate on site.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up on side of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signage on three compartment sink for "wash, rinse, sanitize" designation. Instructed person in charge to provide signage for each sink compartment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of grime and residue on wire shelving inside walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: O5-203.11 bserved that the premises removed a handsink located in front counter area. Instructed to reinstall. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed build-up of debris and residue on the bottom interior of the front counter area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build of ice on the interior of all freezers. Instructed the person in charge to remove and maintain surfaces free of build-up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on wall next to three-compartment sink. Observed torn baseboard on the side of three-compartment sink near restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine dripping onto ice. (ice used for human consumption). Instructed the person in charge to remove all ice and clean and sanitize the machine. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site for sanitizer. Instructed person in charge to obtain chemical test kit and retain on-site. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of debris and residue on the bottom interior of the front counter area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build of ice on the interior of all freezers. Instructed the person in charge to remove and maintain surfaces free of build-up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall next to three-compartment sink. Observed torn baseboard on the side of three-compartment sink near restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing signange not provided at the handwashing sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instucted to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Timed faucet not functioning properly at front hand washing sink. Water must run continuosly for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of beverages stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to place beverages at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in the food prep area with food debris accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris at the bottom of reach-in freezer in the food prep area. Instructed to clean food debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Obsevred wet mop stored inside mop bucket in the rear storage area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 (c) heavy black debris accumulation on interior door and door gaskets of sandich prep reach in cooler. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook or proof of service on site. Instd to provide complete logbook and proof of service. Citation issued 7-38-020(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to wear restraints and maintain

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Heavy black debris accumulation on interior door and door gaskets of sandich prep reach in cooler. Instd to clean and maintain. Heavy dirt/grime on interior/exterior of mop bucket. Instd to replace bucket and maintain clean

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing cover on trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to replace cover and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for food handlers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing employee health policy on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure with required supplies (disposable mask, disposable apron, disinfectant against norovirus) instd to provide and maintain. Priority founddation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Variety of foods (opened deli meats, coleslaw, etc) not properly labeled, dated. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior basin of utility sink not clean, excessive debris. Instd to detail clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor in rear storage area under and behind heavy equipment and storage shelves not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain. Walls through out rear not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Employees missing food handler training. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. 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 the interior of the fryer doors not clean, instructed to remove grease.

    • 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 hood and filters over the cooking area grill, and fryers not clean, instructed to clean.

  10. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · 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 dispensor to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink in need of correcting. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Correct and maintain.

  11. 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: Clean soda dispensor to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Correct and maintain.

  12. 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: Observed the interior of the fryer door's not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the fryer's not clean,instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling tile above rear vent fan, instructed to clean.

  13. 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: Interior panel of ice machine with calcium build-up. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of coolers and freezers not clean, debris. Clean same and maintain.

    • 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 by 3-compartment sink not clean. Clean same.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Knife holder needed for all knives to be properly stored. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all reach in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler, cooking equipment, soda dispensor and interior of mop sink. Must clean to remove all build up and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must repair spring on toilet room door.

  15. Pass

    Short Form 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: Walk-in cooler floor along wallbase and in corners 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: Wallbase in poor repair, loose from wall. Reattach same. Small holes noted around piping in ceiling. Seal same

  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: Walk-in cooler floor along wallbase and in corners 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: Wallbase in poor repair, loose from wall. Reattach same. Small holes noted around piping in ceiling. Seal same.

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