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Subway

4303 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 15, 2026

Subway was last inspected on January 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

January 15, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager from 8:15am to 9:05am while tcs foods such as chicken, beef were prepared and served. At 9:05am certified manager dhrumil patel arrived on site. Instructed to maintain employee holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

  • PaperworkFood handling

    The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2610299 dated 1/10/2025. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued

    Official wording (code 61)

    Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two food employees on-site wash hands with improper handwashing procedures at time of inspection, washed hands for approximately 5 seconds with minimal friction created on surfaces of the hands, one food employee without applying soap. Instructed both employees to re-wash hands and instructed on proper handwashing procedure. Discussed proper handwashing procedure with person-in-charge and both employees re-washed hands at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs food items in the main prep line 2-door reach-in cooler at improper temperatures for cold-holding at time of inspection: salami at 50.2f, ham at 51.4f. Instructed to denature and discard tcs food items at improper cold-holding temperatures and maintain tcs food items at 41.0f or below at all times during cold-holding. Approximately 15 lbs of food valued at approximately $40.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge denatured and discarded tcs food items at improper temperatures at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean soda machine nozzles stored in food container directly on the floor beneath the 3-compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed to relocate clean soda machine nozzles and maintain all equipment on a clean, sanitized surface at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed aerator at front prep area handwashing sink in poor repair, leaks and sprays water when faucet is activated, but handwashing sink functional. Instructed to repair or replace front prep area handwashing sink aerator or faucet assembly to eliminate water spray when faucet is activated and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor beneath soda machine boxes in the rear storage area to be soiled with dried spills and other soils. Instructed to clean floors beneath equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of spills and other soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris,detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean dried-up build up on the storage racks inside the walk-in-cooler 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: Instructed to remove dust accumulations on the ceiling tiles in the customer dining area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Must provide and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods (meatballs at 146.1f) were being prepared or served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 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 a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at stopper lever underneath the left compartment at the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written record describing the protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places.instructed to provide and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing as required by osha.instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certificate. Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at base of faucet at 3-compartment sink.Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dusts on exhaust hood at front food prep area.Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of black slimy mold like substance on plastic interior of ice machine. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board,coolers,must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around the hand sink in the rear prep area worn out. Must re caulk 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: Water stained ceiling tiles above the walk in freezer. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at hand washing sink front prep area.instructed to provide and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    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: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at hand washing sink front prep area.instructed to provide and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior knozzles and drip tray at the fountain drink station to remove dried up spills/debris and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose hot knob at the hand washing sink rear food prep/dish washing area and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2184370 DATED:07/09/2018 #58 PA 100-0367: 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). Oct 9, 2018 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGY TRAINING.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: Upgraded to 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: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued

      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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain plan and appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (brooms, mops etc) must be stored off the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergy training. Priority foundation violation no citation issued

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #2059935 dated 6/2/17. #32-instructed to install a splash guard on the left side of the exposed hand sink in the front area,which is really close to the coffee machine. #35- replace stained ceiling tiles inside the washroom and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor along the wall base all corner and under the wire rack shelvings inside the walk in freezer and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splash guard on the left side of the exposed hand sink in the front area,which is really close to the coffee machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles inside the washroom and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light bulbs on the hood above the oven. Must provide light bulb.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice are not protected during storage. Interior panel, plastic lid and surfaces with orange,black wet moldy like substance. Ice are for human consumption. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Instructed not to use the ice maker. Clean and sanitize interior panel and plastic lid and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splash guard on the left side of the exposed hand sink in the front area,which is really close to the coffee machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles inside the washroom and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light bulbs on the hood above the oven. Must provide light bulb.

  16. Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food (ice for consumption) not protected during storage. Found large amounts of orange and black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine (on plastic cover and throughout interior). Ice machine turned off during inspection. Must remove substance, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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: Found 1/2 - 1 inch gap along bottom of front entry door. Instructed all entry doors must be tight fitting at all times to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same.

  19. 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 the rear of premises,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the chest cooler at front serving line

  20. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink set with dirty utensils in the wash basin, without its quaternary sanitizer. Employee on site stated it was water in third compartment only and noted 0 ppm quaternary sanitizer detected. Certified manager corrected upon his arrival. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No cold water at the front exposed hand sink and no paper towels available at the rear exposed hand sink. Management repaired sink to provide cold water and provided paper towels upon his arrival. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during initial inspection while foods were being prepared and served and the above critical violations observed. Manager was telephoned upon my arrival and arrived 50 minutes later. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Prepared ready to eat tuna salad in the walk-in cooler must be labeled and dated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not store to go containers or food packets under plumbing fixture of the front exposed hand sink. Must properly store protected.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at the hot water handle in the washroom. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be properly stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site for all required food handlers. Must provide certificates for all food handlers.

  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: Ice machines plastic ice shoot dirty. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor of the walk-in cooler with dirt and food spillage in corners. Must clean and maintain.

  22. 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: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surface of ice machine (top of beverage dispenser) in dining/service area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and boxes stored on top of walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer in rear area to prevent pest harborage.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

  24. 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: No certified food manager on site and no certified food ceriticate posted . Must have certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are served.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Empty boxes on floor blocking easy access to mob sink. Must remove empty boxes.

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, front counter shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in rear prep area need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

  26. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.