Subway
4406 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 13, 2026
Subway was last inspected on February 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed handwashing soap shall be provided at handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site handwashing soap provided at handwashing sink in front prep area before conclusion 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 handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed iodized salt containers and bags of oregano stored in cabinet underneath front prep area handwashing sink. Instructed to remove all food items from cabinet underneath front prep area handwashing sink to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single use cups stored in cabinet underneath front prep area handwashing sink. Instructed to remove all single use items from cabinet underneath front prep area handwashing sink to prevent contamination.
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: Observed boxes of tile stored on floor and observed boxes stored on soda crates in rear storage area near soda rack. Instructed to eliminate use of crates for elevation, instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening in wall surrounding pipe leading from grease trap. Instructed to smoothly repair opening in wall surrounding pipe leading from grease trap for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in rear storage area near soda rack. Instructed person in charge to remove all boxes from floor and store at least six inches above floor height.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that certified manager as well as original valid certificate is required on site at all times tcs foods (meatballs, soup). Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage in cabinet located under front assembly prep handsink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general1 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 no person in charge with foodservice sanitation manager training.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3-compartment sink area. When water is released from the 2nd sink basin, water backs up into the 3rd sink basin. (water still drains) instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage in cabinet located under front assembly prep handsink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that valid original certificate as well as certified manager is required on site at all times tcs foods (tuna, meatballs) are being prepared or served. Priority foundation #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
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Interior of toilet bowel not clean, soiled. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of certified food managers on site while handling tcs foods (soup, chicken, etc). Nor certificate posted. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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
3 critical8 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: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
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 signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 3.5lbs. Sliced ham 46.4f and 3.5lbs. Sliced turkey 45.3f on topside of cold holding unit. Product was discarded by pic.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx. 7lbs. $133.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for 2- door front prep cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1-2" gap along bottom of rear door. Must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 rust from walk in cooler shelving units.
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 dust build up from lower shelving units at hot and cold holding units.must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units, ice dispenser at soda machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on floor in walk in cooler & freezer, along wall bases throughout rear,prep & dish washing area.
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: Must repair or replace damaged wall base in dining area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean build up at filter above oven.
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 certified food managers certificate posted to view nor manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (ham,turkey,soup,chicken,etc)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 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 handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in front prep area unable to drain. Instd to repair and maintain. Instd to utilize rear handwash sink until repaired. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation
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: Condensor line in front 2 door cooler in poor repair, causing water accumulation on interior bottom shelf. Instd to repair and maintain
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: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (deli meat, soup). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed two spots at the rear door light coming from under the door, instructed to make the door tight fitting/need new door strip.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees without food handler training, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw wood surface noted on wall underneath wire rack near 3-compartment sink. Instd to seal raw wood.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween 3-compartment sink and exposed handsink.
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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: Observed the cabinet under the tea/soda machines not clean, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Repair wallbase surrounding utility sink, worn, cracked surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers missing for refrigeration units. Provide same.
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