Subway

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 26, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jan 7, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jan 25, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperature requirement stored in prep/dish area. Found internal temperature of beef at 54.8f instructed all tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured foods during inspection. Priority violationi 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris on floor around dumpster. Instruscted to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report# 2570027 issued on 01-20-2023. #58-observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Jan 20, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed crates in the rear being used to store equipment on. Instructed to remove as it prohibits proper cleaning and maintaining of floor in the area.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instruscted to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment in the rear near by door on crates and clutter on the side of the rear shelving unit. Instructed to remove as a means of preventing possible pest or insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Mar 16, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed crates in the rear being used to store equipment on. Instructed to remove as it prohibits proper cleaning and maintaining of floor in the area.

     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: Observed unused equipment in the rear near by door on crates and clutter on the side of the rear shelving unit. Instructed to remove as a means of preventing possible pest or insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Feb 5, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUPS AND LIDS OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA AND AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND REAR PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

7. Jan 29, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed male employee several times handle money with bare hands,and then use hand sanitizer and put on another pair of gloves and handle ready to eat bread and tcs items without washing hands.must wash hands after every different task.instructed employee on when to wash hands.(cos)(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks.

     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: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on lower shelf in between cords and computer equipment at cashier station.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/29/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at front hand sink next to cups and lids or remove items from area and at 1- compartment sink next to rear prep table.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from walk in cooler shelving units and rear prep table.must repair or replace damaged sink stopper handle at far right compartment.must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from lower shelves at hot & cold holding units.must clean build up on ice dispenser at soda machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in women's toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ENTERING INTO RESTAURANT AND FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FACE COVERING.ONLY AFTER INSTRUCTED TO PUT A MASK ON.MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: 2. In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, individuals must take the following additional public health steps to protect their own and their neighbors' health and lives: (b) Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a mask shall be required to wear a mask when in a public place, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase IV: Gradually Resume guidelines promulgated by the Office of the Mayor ("Gradually Resume Guidelines"); OBSERVED A BLACK MALE IN RESTAURANT ORDERING AND BEING SERVED SEVERAL SANDWICHS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CUSTOMERS MUST PROVIDE A FACE COVERING .(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

8. Mar 13, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without city of chicago certified food managers certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand cleanser available at hand-washing sink located in toilet room during time of inspection.instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. Manager provided soap during this time. #7-38-030 (c).citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink located in rear prep area draining slow. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     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 no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing and serving time/ temperature control for safety foods (deli meat soup, sliced tomatoes, meatballs, etc. Instructed to provide at least one city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted for public view. 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 no allergen training certificates on site for review for all city of chicago certified food manager. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 25, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Premises rear exposed hand sink not accessible. Observed a tray and dishes covering up the hand sink in the rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager that the exposed hand sink must be accessible at all time, tray was removed. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

10. Aug 7, 2018 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: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)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: Oserved no cleaning scedual on site.instructed management to create a cleaning schedual. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site.instructed management to get allergen certificates priority foundation violation no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Mar 3, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Feb 24, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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: Noted 20 mice droppings scattered on the bottom shelf in the front prep station where paper goods are stored. Must remove droppings ,clean and sanitize affected area. Serious citation issued #7-30-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being handled, prepared and served. Observed employee's preparing sandwhiches(ham,tuna,turkey and chicken). Instructed employee's a city certified manager has to be on duty at all time. Serious citation issued #7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior cabinet underneath the self serve pop machine to remove debris and/or spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the front exposed hand sink. Must repair and maintain.

13. Sep 29, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · 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 clean floors in rear of premises,along wall base and corners

14. Mar 1, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water on premises at this time of inspection,water temperature at the 3 compartment sink is 75.6f critical violation 7-38-030,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors inside walk-in cooler underneath shelves

15. Aug 7, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Aug 6, 2015 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Found previous serious violation #18 not corrected from report dated 7-30-15 report# 1465044. Found no pest control log book. Critical violation 7-42-090. Must provide log book with all required documents and service reports for 1 year.

    • 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: See violation 14.

    • 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 sanitation certified manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles turkey, deli meat, soups, etc.) serious violation. 7-38-012.

17. Jul 30, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 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: Found no pest control log at premises. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must provide pest control log book.

    • 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 sanitation certificate on premises while handling potentially hazardous fodd.(handles ham, cheese, etc.) serious violation. 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found counter behind soda machine and ice machine not clean. Must clean and sanitize. Counter cleaned during inspection.

18. Jan 13, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

19. Jan 4, 2013 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: Canned soda in kitchen not elevated in kitchen. Instructed management on how to properly elevate foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in walk-in cooler needs cleaning

20. Nov 9, 2012 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 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: Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.