Subway

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 comp sink faucet and underneath. Also noted pipe underneath all tape up. Must remove a properly repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVERD PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2621186, DATE 7/24/25 AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MAULIK J PATEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris build up behind the bread storage unit at the wall. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

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

Inspector’s note: Soda dispensor nozzles and area around nozzle in need of cleaning to remove any build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knife use to cut bread must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of toaster oven in need of clenaing to remove all food spills. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of cleaning and maintaining.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some stock on floor in rear prep area instructed to have all food items off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed worn sponges at sink area instructed to change sponges often.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Soda nozzles in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Front door not rodent proofed. Opening at bottom of door. Instructed to correct amd maintain sealed.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in cabinets and on storage shelves. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed catering boxes stored on floor in rear storage area. Nstructed manager to elevate all single service artilces six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills inside cabinet under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of front door and bottom right corner of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers stored on floor in rear storage/office area and lids stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor and remove from under drainpipe to prevent potential leakage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance accumulation on and underneath caulking at top base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean and defrost the inside of the walk in freezer to remove ice build up in the condenser unit.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak a the 3 comp sink faucet at the base. Must repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice dispenser on pop machine and dust buildup on exterior surfaces of shelves under front counter and display cooler. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on floors between safe, cabinets, and prep coolers behind front counter. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board at the chopping station not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink chemical lines of excessive line causing excessive build up in lines. Instd to adjust length to prevent complete submersion in basin of sink.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink floor drain not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Instd to repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in rear storage areas.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

* 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. Beef, chicken, soup, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Found the previous non-compliance inspection report summary dated october 17,2014 not visible to all customers. It was behind the coffee machine. Instructed to always keep the inspection report summary visible to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to meet the food handler requirements.

* 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 serving potentially hazardous foods (soup-144.5f, beef-39.2f). Instructed to have one on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the 1-compartment sink's faucet and at the pipe under the wash compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain leaks.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served,(preparing/serving hot/cold sanwiches).serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Baseboard in poor repair,and missing at rear back door.must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock 6' off the freezer floor, also elevate the onions in rear storage.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee without hair restraint instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REACH IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED T0 CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA MACHINE/ICE CHUTE FRONT AND REAR CUTTING BOARD AND SLICER.

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.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT FRONT BY SODA COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING THRU-OUT PREMISES FRONT , REAR ETC.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENT ON ICE/SODA MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.