Pass

Subway

4556 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 18, 2026

Subway was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 18, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty fans inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use plastic soda crates or milk crates as a means of elevation on premises. Instructed to properly use raised shelving 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      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: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the wall and in all corners in rear dishwashing/storage area and floor inside the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructedto clean and maintain rear outside area with some litter on ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. 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: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at hand sink infront prep and in rear prep (dishwashing area).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside the reach-in cooler infront prep area and inside the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an opening between wall and floor in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on the floor throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain them.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaps in ceiling tiles above the mop sink located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to smoothly seal gaps in ceiling tiles and maintain them.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures between 45.0 f and 47.9 f held inside sandwich line cooler- ham, cheeses, roast beef, deli meats. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below. All out-of-temperature tcs foods are voluntarily discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005. Said sandwich line cooler ambient air temperature at 41.0 f. Foods discarded weight 6 lbs valued at $48.00.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Observed hole at left bottom of rear exit door.repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Hole on wall around pipe inside the cabinet under handwashing sink at front area, cement floor in front of walk-in cooler not cleanable:uneven with rough surface. Replace with a smmoth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Fount top of bread cabinet inside of walk in cooler not clean. Must clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found burnt light bulb inside exhaust hood. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device located on mop sink. Install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed air gapped drain of 3 compartment sink unclean. Water backing up onto floor when 3 compartment sink is drained. Clean and clear line and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food preparation area not protected from contamination during storage: observed a fly strip hanging from the ceiling over the rear preparation area with dead bugs attached to the strip. All fly strips, baits, and bug traps must be separate and away from any food preparation and storage areas at all times. Manager voluntarily removed fly strip from above the preparation area and discarded during inspection. 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from august 4, 2017 report#2071982: (34) dirty floor drain under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain. Must repair all previous minor violations and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a liner on the rear dry food storage rack. Instructed to non-aborbent liners only for food storage areas to allow routine cleaning and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a backflow prevention device for the mop sink in the rear mop sink 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: Some areas inside the ice machine dirty. Plastic ice shoot on the soda dispensing system dirty. Must clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirty floor drain under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label and date all food containers inside the walk in cooler with potentially hazardous foods and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls of the 3 compartment sink with moldy like substance. Must clean sanitize,re caulk 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: Seal gap between the walls and floor by the rear prep area close to the bread oven and maintain. Seal gap around the water pipe above the walk in freezer and gap around the water heater and ceiling and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb on the hood/canopy. Must replace and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of the ice maker not maintained. Black moldy like substance on the right and left bottom corner of the interior surfaces. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Instructed to clean in detail and sanitize ice interior surfaces. Instructed not to use the ice maker until it is cleaned and sanitized.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Muts clean, remove dust on the fan guard of the one door reach in cooler in the front area and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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: Instructed to store handled scoops with the handle up out of the food in between use at the cold-holding unit to avoid indirect hand contact with ready to eat foods.

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • 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 food sanitation manager onsite while serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Chicken, deli meat, soup, etc) instructed to have at least one certified food manager on site at all times & to have the certificate conspicuously posted in plain viewing site of customers. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food debris on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  17. 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: Not able to open rear back exit door, instructed to repair cause and provide easy opening of the door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No visible back flow preventer device provided at mop sink water line,instructed to provide a visible back flow preventer device at said sink

  18. 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: Floor base tiles damaged/gap between floor base and wall by walk in cooler. Must repair/seal gap between floor base tiles and wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside back up reach in cooler behind front service line. Must provide working thermometer inside cooler.

  19. 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: Observed dust/food debris on shelves behind front service sandwich prep line. Must clean and maintain shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Oserved dirt build up inside floor drain in washroom. Must clean interior of all unclean floor drains and maintain.

  20. 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELF UNIT BY HOT WATER TANK AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  21. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  22. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525246.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMAING SEE REPORT #525246.

  23. Fail

    License · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//NO LICENSE PEST CONTROL CO FOR NEW BUSINESS.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//NO LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICE.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOR NEW BUSENESS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK,EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE/MUST REMOVE ALL SODA CRATES OFF PREMISES USED TO STORE FOOD ON TOP OF.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUST REPAIR LIGHT OUT OVER WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.//NEED HOOD OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER 7500WATT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS.

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