Pass

Subway

1322 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653

Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 3, 2026

Subway was last inspected on February 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 3, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 employee's on duty without their food handler training as required. Instructed manager to comply or citation will follow.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors inside the walk in cooler are dirty. Must clean to remove spills and debris,must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust in the vent above the oven; clean vent to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures inside the cold holding unit at front counter. Found beef @ 56.1f; chicken @ 50.7f-57.9f; turkey @ 53.4f; tuna @ 49.8f; assorted cheese @ 48f-49.9f; and sliced tomatoes @48.2f. Must keep all tcs foods @ 41f or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 15 lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value @ $150. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe (elbow) at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area; repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vent above the oven in need of cleaning; clean and maintain vent.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS NOT CONNECTED AT THE PIPE, THERE'S A PART MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, STORAGE RACKS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the lower surface of the cabinet undert the front handwashing sink and beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed 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: Found the area by the mopsink cluttered. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize the area. Maintain a clutter free area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mop stored on the floor next to the mop sink. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use.

      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 VIOLATION #58 WRITTEN ON REPORT #2268218 DATED 02/20/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -58. 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 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 policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 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 procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak at elbow of rear hand sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with visible mold like substance(black/slimy substance)severe build-up inside machine, on cover, and water spout portion. Instructed person in charge to discard ice, discontinue the use of contaminated ice, clean and sanitize machine. Serious Violation 7-38-005A

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on site when potentially hazardous food are prepared and served. Instructed person in charge City of Chicago Certified Food Manager must remain on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Manager arrived 20 minutes later with Certified Food Manager certificate. Serious Violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 1989217 performed on 2-16-17. Violation # 36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. #41 STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. Serious Violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Beverages stored on floor inside employee restroom the is not utilized. Must relocated beverages for proper food protection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Facility missing required food handler training certification for actively working food handlers. Must obtain required food handler training certificate for all food handlers.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

  15. 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: Clean floors in rear prep area around co2 tank and underneath storage shelves by the co2 tank.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed both sides of the splashguard at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area loose; reattach splashguard at both sides.

  16. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  17. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature. Found 3lbs of hot chicken patties at 128.5f, 4lbs of meatballs at 119.4f, instructed mgr to keep all hot foods stored at 140f or higher. Food discarded valued at $20. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting inside walk-in cooler and freezer, light is too dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

  18. 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: Sweep floors under shelves in rear prep area.

  19. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · 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: Remove dust from ceiling ventilation fan in customer washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: An internal thermometer is needed for the reach-in refrigeration unit in front prep area.

  20. 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: Remove dust from ceiling ventilation fan in customer washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: An internal thermometer is needed for the reach-in refrigeration unit in front prep area.

  21. 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: Drink dispensor in need of cleaning at nozzles. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at 3 compartment sink. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  22. 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: Must detail clean floors under shelves and throughout prep area.

  23. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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