Subway
1768 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 26, 2026
Subway was last inspected on May 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 26, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork-
PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report not posted in plain view of establishment's customers from 5-22-2026, report #2637302. Recent summary report must be posted visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed deli meat at improper cold holding temperature at 52f inside of 2-door refrigerator. Also observed shredded lettuce, tuna, chicken breast, sliced cheese at an improper cold holding temperature ranging rfom 51-53f. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 300 lbs at a cost of $2,500.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed improper ambient temperature at 48f inside of a 2-door refrigerator. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 5-15-2026, report #2636882. #39--must provide a barrier at prep table next to mopsink or remove prep table from area. #58-observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) summary report not posted in plain view of establishment's customers from last inspection on 5-15-2026, report #2636882. Instructed to post recent summary report visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed chicken at improper cold holding temperature at 51f in 2-door refrigerator. Also observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature such as teriyaki chicken at 50f, sliced tomatoes at 46f, ham at 55f, cheese at 57f, turkey at 54f and beef at 52f. Tcs foods must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $1,000.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of 2-door refrigerator at 54f. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from last inspection on 7-16-2025, report #2620671. #39--must provide a barrier at prep table next to mopsink or remove prep table from area. #58-observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report not posted from last inspection on 7-16-2025, report #2620671. Instructed to post recent summary report visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier at prep table next to mopsink or remove prep table from area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 lower shelf of prep table next to mopsink and from food storage shelf.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from drip tray at soda station.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed default beverage on kids menu such as chocolate milk at 140 calories must be 130 calories or less and maintain.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dirt, dust and other small debris in there rear dish washing area under the metal shelving and around equipment in the front food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the back utility area of restaurant. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed splatter food debris on the wall behind prep table in the rear. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed automatic paper towel dispenser not working in the front prep area. Instructed to repair or provide new battery for paper towel dispenser.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Unable to verify proof of allergen training for certified food managers. All certified food managers must take allergen course and keep on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in rear prep/dish area not accessible. Basin was filled with bags of chicken breast strips, steak, and turkey deli meat. Instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Consolidated with violation below. The food was removed from the sink during the inspection.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the front food prep area/serving line hand sink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken, steak and turkey in the rear handsink. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods ( must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain. The food was removed during the inspection.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while eggs were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, bhaveshkumar patel, arrived on site approx 1 hour through inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (reheating meatballs, deli sandwiches) were prepared and served at the time of inspection. Certified food manager arrived at facility 30 minutes after inspection started. Instructed person in charge that a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for employee on site. Instructed provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 46.4f, located in womens washroom. Must provide a minnimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves inside three door cooler and dry storage area located in reap prep area. Instructed to remove all cardboard boxes to allow easy cleaning and facilitate maintenance.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no city of chicago food service manager on duty while time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are prepared and served (chicken,turkey). Instructed manager to provide valid city of chicago food serviice manager and certificate at all times when tcs foods are prepared and served.priority foundation violation. 7-38-012.citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main prep line with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal event. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the ice machine. Instructed to install a backflow preventer device to be located to be service and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulated on bulb light shield covers above oven. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside customers washrooms. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food managers on site with the required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted the bottom shelf of the 2 door reach in freezer was dirty. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE RELEASE LEVER(1st SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All employees in the prep hair shall be required to use an effective hair restraint to confine hair at all times.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Staff /customers washroom not maintained. Found metered faucets hot water at temperature of 69.6f to 71.9f in both washrooms(male and female). Must provide warm water at 85f or higher. Critical violation:7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food(ice) not protected during storage. We observed interior of ice machine water reservoir with black slime substance dripping into water where ice is made,also black slim observed on interior panels of the unit.rusty metal plate inside the lid of the ice bin,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain unit. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained.excess food fluid spillage on ground, garbage container lids not closed,the third garbage container(east site) with garbage in it,flies around containers and cement ground. A lot of items from woods, dirty opened buckets,and broken items on ground, a trail of food fluid spillage from front door to the garbage area. Instructed to keep lids closed at all times .must clean ground, remove excess items to minimize rodent and insect activities. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Inspection summary report from 7-11-16, report #1946331, not posted and visible to all customers. Instead posted was the summary report from 7-8-15, report #1454064. New summary report given serious violation:7-42-010(b).
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Staff /customers washroom not maintained. Found metered faucet hot water at temp of 69.6f to 71.9f in both washrooms(male and female). Must provide warm water at 85f,two days given. Must provide warm water. Instructed employee to wash hands at exposed hand sink at front prep counter,prior to handle foods. Critical violation:7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food(ice) not protected during storage. We observed interior of ice machine water reservoir with black slime substance dripping into water where ice is made,also black slim observed on interior panels of the unit.rusty metal plate inside the lid of the ice bin,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain unit. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained.excess food fluid spillage on ground, garbage container lids not closed,the third garbage container(east site) with garbage in it,flies around containers and cement ground. A lot of items from woods, dirty opened buckets,and broken items on ground, a trail of food fluid spillage from front door to the garbage area. Instructed to keep lids closed at all times .must clean ground, remove excess items to minimize rodent and insect activities. Serious violation:7-38-020
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of storage cabinets to remove drink splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times. Manager corrected during inspection
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: The barrier/swinging door must be removed that separates the subway and the dunkin donuts such that the dunkin donuts have accessibility to use the 3 compartment sink for the purposes of washing-rinsing-sanitizing of multi-use utensils. FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR ACROSS COUNTER.
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