Subway
2421 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 7, 2026
Subway was last inspected on April 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 7, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of the inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Noted clean utensils stored hanging inches above the dirty wash basin of the three compartment sink. Instructed to properly store clean equipment/utensils away from possible contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted extremely slow draining hand washing sink at the fron prep area. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being 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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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for both the city of chicago certified food managers/certificates that are posted on the premises. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Noted a passing summary report from the owners other subway location at 2008 n halsted dated 6-3-25 was posted on the premises of this location replacing the pass with conditions summary report from report #2618109 posted on 5-27-25. Instructed/reviewed must not remove, alter the summary report that is posted and must be posted in plain view of the establishments customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served(tuna, chicken). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper internal temperature of tcs foods sliced deli turkey 46 f and chunk tuna 47.6 f in walk-in cooler. Also observed improper internal temperature of tcs foods at front sandwich unit - chicken breast strips (45.4), shredded rotisserie chicken (44.2), teriyaki chicken breast strips (43.5), and shredded lettuce (45) approximately 10 lbs valued $56.00 discarded and denatured by the person in charge. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 cutting board at front sandwich unit with deep cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easily cleanable surface or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Obsered exposed hand washing sink in front food preparation area draining slow. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on floor drains in the unisex washroom. Must clean and maintain floor drains clean at all times.
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 dust accumulation on ceiling ventilation vents above walk-in cooler in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain vents clean at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees personal belongings being stored in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to provide employees storage for personal items away from food and food contact items.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager on site nor city of chicago certificate posted while tcs foods are being prepared and served (such as chicken, meatballs and deli sandwiches,etc) instructed above must have a city of chicago foodservice manager on site and city of chcago certificate posted at all times food is being 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
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the rear storage must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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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 not use plastic crates as a means of elevation for metal file cabinet in the rear.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak under the soda dispensing system into a bucket inside the cabinet underneath. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw wooden plywood panels must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Ice/food not protected. We observed a black slime substance in the interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir and panels.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previously issued core violation not corrected from report # 2369866, dated 4/29/20. Must correct the following violation: #51 unable to identify back flow prevention device at beverage dispensing system in dining area instructed to identify or install back flow prevention device in said area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped and served (such as chicken, meatballs, deli sandwiches,etc.). No city of chicago food sanitiation manager certificate posted in facility. Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being cooked, prepped, and/or served. Must have a valid chicago food sanitation certification posted at all times. 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
3 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: Clean rubber bread molds stored on neck faucet at three compartment sink to dry. Instructed to provide a rack for the rubber molds to minimize contamination.
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: Exterior od soda dispenser with some black substance on it,clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to identify back flow prevention device at beverage dispensing system in dining area instructed to identify or install back flow prevention device in said area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed the pic on site did not have a certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to comply 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: Observed no vomit and diarheal clean up procedure on site as well no necessary items/kit on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide vomit and diarheal clean up procedure and necessary items/kit (disposal mop head, single use gloves, face mask and approved chemical sanitizer)/ on site 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler adjust eye glasses with finger tips, at least 3 times, at back prep area and front prep counter area, then said food handler moved back to front prep area and put on single use gloves, then food handler prepared/touched mozzarella cheese slices at front counter area. Food handler failed to wash hands after engaging in activities that contaminated the hands and before putting on single use gloves. Informed pic that hands must be washed properly after engaging in activities that contaminate the hands and before putting on single use gloves. Pic corrected violation during inspection. Priority violation #7-38-010 citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no internal thermometer measuring device inside cold holding units at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide internal thermometer measuring device inside all cold holding units. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to identify back flow preventer device on *mop sink faucet fixture in rear *beverage dispensing system in dining area instructed pic to identify and or install back flow preventer device in said areas. Maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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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 site at time of inspection while time and temperature control for safety foods, shredded chicken, cooked meatballs, etc. Were being prepared and/or served. Informed pic that certified food manager must be on site whenever tcs foods are being prepared 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
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed allergen awareness certificate not maintained. Instructed manager to obtain allergen awareness certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt on ceiling light shield covers in rear food storage area. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected violation #35 ceiling tiles missing above walk-in freezer. Violation #38 must repair or replace leaky faucet at rear handsink. These violations noted on 9/27/2016 see report#1965327 serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted food debris at wallbase at foodservice customer service area,instructed management to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted light shields slightly dirty,instructed management to clean and maintain lightshields
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as turkey,ham,tuna,soup,meat balls.etc.must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from shelving units in walk in cooler,counter tops,prep coolers,lower shelves of cold holding unit,soda nozzles,drip tray,ice dispenser,bread cabinet,window sills
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor in walk in cooler and freezer,along wall bases in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from some ventilation vents.replace missing ceiling tile above walk in freezer
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at rear hand sink
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (soup,sliced tomatoes,ham,turkey,etc)must be on site and post certificate at all times.certified food manager arrived on site at 11:22 a.m. After inspection was conducted and report written(serious 7-38-012)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from lower shelves at cold hollding units,ice dispenser on soda machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor along wall bases in rear dish washing area and walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged door closure on employees door to prep area,damaged wall base near bread cabinet on serving line.must clean dust from hood above oven.must adjust threshold at front door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor under shelving units in rear storage area.
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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: Must clean and sanitize interior upper compartment of the ice maker and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor drain under the 3 compartment sink and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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