Pass

Subway

6456 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 4, 2026

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

Latest inspection

May 4, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certificate on site for certified manager at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to obtain and retain certificate on site for review.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Basins of sinks in toilet room not clean. Instd to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing shield for light in walk in cooler. Instd to provide lightshield and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food stored at improper temperature in front cooler turkey 51.8f, sliced tomatoes 48.1f. Instructed manager to discard. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed thermometer not functioning properly. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving under front hot holding and cold holding units. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2570877 on 2-7-23: 45-observed single service articles and utensils stored inside cabinet under hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to remove single service articles and utensils under sink to protect from potential leakage.51-observed leaking stopper under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair. Observed no valid food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler training. 58-observed no valid allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles and utensils stored inside cabinet under hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to remove single service articles and utensils under sink to protect from potential leakage.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking stopper under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted when tcs food (meatballs 143.6f, soup 143.3f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 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 valid food handler training available. All employees must provide food handler traainig.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in employee toilet room and handwash sink in rear prep area

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on storage shelves in rear. Instd to remove so as surface to be a smooth, even, and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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 correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: All fixtures in washroom in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and build up. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink has a black substance on the wall, instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · 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: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. 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 procedures and maintain supplies on site noted on procedure. Priority foundation 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: No allergen training as required. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Cold hold display/storage unit unable to maintain proper temperature, 46.0f. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use unit until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Violation 7-38-005a critical. Unit must be able to maintain product tempeature of 40f or below.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in cold hold unit: tuna at 45.0f, chicken at 44.6, steak 47.7f, buffalo chicken 46.2f, roast beef 46.4f, cheese 46.5, all product disposed of and denatured at this time. Apprx 30 lbs $250 value. Violation 7-38-005a critical.

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in rear prep/dishwashing area not accessible, basin of sink filled with trays. Also no soap at rear exposed handsink. Instd to have handsink accessible at all times with basin empty/clear of equipment and provide soap at all times. Critical 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Worn substance with black substance on caulking with along wallbase and 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in rear. Instd to replace and maintain. Vent above bread ovens with excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

  14. 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 drain in mop sink area in need of cleaning to remove debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 1st comp. Of the 3 compp. Sink leaking at lower pipe, instructed to repair.

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found front prep reach in cooler not able to maintain the required temperature of 40f or lower, air temperature was 55.4f. Instructed to have unit serviced so it maintains the required temperature. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods stored in the above mentioned cooler at improper temperatures. Pizzas (55.3f), eggs (54.2f), roast beef (52.7f), pepperoni (52.6f) and ham (52.6f). All items were discarded and denatured. A combined weight of approx. 25lbs. Valued at $150. Instructed to keep all cold foods at 40f or lower at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Ham, tuna, chicken, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times during hours of operation. Serious violation 7-38-012

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Lightshields thru-out not clean. Clean same.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Deep cuts, discolored. Must replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All shelves in need of cleaning to rmove all food spills must clean and maintain.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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: Lightshields thru-out not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light out in walk-in freezer. Replace same.

  20. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.