Subway

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 21, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed prep handsink (70f). Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed turkey at 48.1f and ham 47.1f stored in walk-in cooler at improper temperature. Instructed manager to discard approximately 20lbs and $200 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jan 28, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

     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 missing handwash signage a front prep area handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in dishwash prep area leaking water on the floor through side splashguards. 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 certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (sanwiches, wraps, and soups) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Feb 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the fixtures in the men washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the rear storage area along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 12, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the front door not tight fitting / gaps on the side and at the bottom. Must provide and maintain weather strippings to prevent possible entry points for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of the cabinet below the self serve pop machine to remove spilss and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Jan 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior floors of the walk in freezer to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jan 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Interior of microwave oven in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The soda nozzles in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at ptrap on handsink in rear prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning between bread racks in front prep area instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Sep 30, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under sinks, prep tables, soda syrup box stand, between walk in freezer and wall and under storage shelves in rear storage room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: The manager on duty has no allergen training certificate; instructed her to obtain a food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jun 9, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Jan 16, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet on rear hand washing sink wrapped with duct tape. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings under 3-compartment sink and electrical outlet inside cabinet under front hand washing sink, missing and loose baseboards along wall near front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, along baseboards in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside rear toilet room/storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unuesd articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available for all certified manager on site. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Jan 9, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chili 57.1f and cheese 55.4f stored in reach-in cooler at improper temperature. Instructed manager to discard approximately 40lbs and $70 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

      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 reach-in cooler behind front counter not maintaining proper temperature 53.2f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 41f or below. Reach-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves under front hot and cold holding units, 20 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under front hand washing sink, 20 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under self-service beverage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor inside unused toilet room/storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floors and corners in office. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units under sandwich prep cooler and interior of cabinets in prep and beverage areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet on rear hand washing sink wrapped with duct tape. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter inside rear toilet room/storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unuesd articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings under 3-compartment sink and electrical outlet inside cabinet under front hand washing sink, missing and loose baseboards along wall near front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, along baseboards in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available for all certified manager on site. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Mar 29, 2019 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler training as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Feb 28, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present. Must provide. 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 paper towels in employees wash room for proper hand drying. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the following tcs food items(meatballs 114-124f and chicken breast 102-119f) in hot holding unit at customer service line not meeting required temperature of 135f or higher. Employee voluntarily removed and discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Estimated wt. And value.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak at faucet of rear hand wash sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor at front service line of food debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary articles in customer washroom. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with and original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate as required. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler training as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Sep 6, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(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: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 (a-d) observed hand sink in employee restroom area not stocked with paper towels. Informed food handler paper towels must be available at hand sink at all time. Food handler obtain paper towels for hand sink at time of inspection.priority foundation 7-38-030(c)no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed hand sink in prep area, employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed food handler hand soap must be available at hand sink at all time. Food handler obtain hand soap for hand sink at time of inspection.priority foundation 7-38-030(c)citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not meeting require temperature of 41 degrees of below in rear prep kitchen area. Food sitting out on cart from yesterday. Meat balls at 56.7 degrees, chicken at 58.5 dgerees f, black bean patty 68.7 degrees, etc. Food handler voluntary discarded food items not in temperature. Approx. 20 pounds $250. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed food temperature control for safety (tcs) food on cart above 41 degrees f. Person in charge (pic) stated food was left out lastnight to thaw. Pic voluntary discarded food items out of temprature.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-203.12 observed facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers/freezer for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 (b) observed hand sink faucet in disrepair in employee restroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a position that allows air-dry without soiling and pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Feb 7, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken breast displayed for service at improper temperature 118.5f in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard aproximately 5lbs and $20 of chicken. All hot food must maintain 140f or above during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all shelves under prep table and front counter areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles near 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings along baseboards near 3-compartment sink. Clean ceiling tiles near ventilation hood in prep area. Properly secue ventilation fan in customer washroom.

    • 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.

15. Feb 16, 2016 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace excessively rusted lid at the three compartment sink grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair ventilation in the customer washroom along the rear wall in the dining area.

16. Feb 3, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler not on and operating. Must have all refrigeration units on and operating to verify proper temperature.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink in the rear prep and dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace excessively rusted lid at the three compartment sink grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean vent covers, toilets, prep surfaces, sinks, light shields and all equipment and fixtures as needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in prep and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device at the soda dispenser, the ice machine and the mop sink or provide proof of installation. Must repair worn hot water handle at the three compartment sink. Must repair ventilation in the customer washroom along the rear wall in the dining area.