Pass

Subway

10325 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 1, 2026

Subway was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear door with a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of chips stored inside unused washroom. Instructed manager to remove all food items from washroom to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak under rear hand washing sink and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe on rear hand washing sink and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front door must make tight fitting

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : 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: 4-601.11(c) : must clean debris build up from lower shelving units at hot & cold holding units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace missing and loose wall bases in lobby and near rear door

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods on cold holding units, prep coolers, walk in coolers such as 200lbs. Sliced turkey-47.1f-52.3f.100 lbs. Steak-47.2f-48.6f.200 lbs. Sliced ham-53.1f-54.8f.100lbs. Roast beef-49.1f-52.2f.10lbs rotesserie chicken-48.7f-51.1f.10lbs. Buffalo chicken-48.9f-50.3f.10lbs. Teriyaki chicken-51.8f-53.4f. 100lbs. Pepperoni-49.5f-50.8f.200lbs. Cold cut-50.9f-51.4f.4lbs. Tuna-46.4f.5lbs. Sliced tomato-47.7f. 5lbs. Shreeded lettuce-48.2f-49.6f.8lbs. Spinach-46.7f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)appx.952lbs. $3,000.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF VEGETABLE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 45.5F.MEAT COLD HOLDING UNIT-46.3F.2- DOOR PREP COOLER-48.6F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:food@cityofchicago.org.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door must make tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 debris build up from lower shelving units at hot & cold holding units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and loose wall bases in lobby and near rear door.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed default beverage calories on milk more than 140 calories must be 130 or less must correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures inside the walk in cooler: 20lbs of cooked chicken at interior temp of 50.1f, also at the cold holding unit observed 15lbs of deli ham at 48.9f,8lbs of chop steak at 48.9f and 10lbs chicken at 50.2. Instructed manager to discard and denature. Total cost $200. Priority citation issued #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap underneath front entrance door and rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal gaps to prevent entry of unwanted pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food debris and minor deterioration inside door gaskets on reach in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      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 food debris on floors and counters under cooking equipment and shelving units. Observed liquid spillage around beverage dispensing machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb under ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for implementing and enforcing proof of vaccination in public places. Instructed to comply with public order.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed upper, lower walls not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in the form of cardboard boxes at rear of the exit door. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/2 inch gap on the far right corner of the rear exit door. Instructed to make said door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handler without a beard guard. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated debris on the floors in the rear under the 3 compartment sink and under shelves, as well as in the drink dispenser cabinet in the customer dining area. Instructed to clean all said areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

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

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  13. 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: Must clean floors underneath the shelving unit in rear of premises,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter (boxes)in front of rear exit door,to prevent rodent harborage and must elevate some stock in rear next to shelving unit "6" inches off floor in rear of premises

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler in corners and underneath the 3 comp sink along the wall base to remove debris.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dining area to remove debris.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the rear of premises in the storage /dishwashing area,along wall base and corners

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Gave manager a copy of the faq sheet for food handler training. Everyone that is going to work here must ahve a city of chicago certified food managers certificate or they must have the food handler certificate

  18. Fail

    License · Fail

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

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure to any of the sink. Must rpovide. Critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure in the 3-compartment sink room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Gave manager a copy of the faq sheet for food handler training. Everyone that is going to work here must ahve a city of chicago certified food managers certificate or they must have the food handler certificate.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.