Pass

Subway

6400 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 22, 2026

Subway was last inspected on July 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

July 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cabinet in front beverage station in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance on caulking abt base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove black substance and maintain clean caulking

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water back up three compartment sink. Back up is observed when sink compartments are drained. Instructed person in charge to repair and mainain. Priority foundation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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 at bottom of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical1 general2 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 hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove single service under hand washing sink to protect from potential leakage.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures at prep cold hold unit: steak 46.4f, buffalo chicken 48.0f, plain chicken 47.0f and tuna 46.6f. Condiment sauces (roasted garlic aioli, peppercorn ranch, baja chipotle) out of original packaging and in dispensing bottles in prep cooler ranging from 74.0f-76.2f. All above discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $100 value. Instd to maintain cold foods at 41f or below at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority.

      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: Prep cooler in use unable to maintain proper cold holding temperature. Internal air temperature of 75.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to contact cdph when repaired and prior to using. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner)

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • 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 (chicken, deli meat). 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

  8. 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: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper temperatures in reach in cooler at front prep area: eggs (48.0f), vegetable patties (45.0f), spinach 46.9f, mozzarella (46.0f) and sliced tomatoes (48.0f). All food discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $30 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      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: Reach in cooler in poor repair, internal air temperature at 48.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • 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 (chicken, deli meat). 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

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent proofed instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certfied manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original certificate on site

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board at front line and in rear with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (deli meat, soup, etc). 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

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      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: Missing supplies noted on clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide all supplies listed on procedure and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee food handler cash register, handle money and give change to customer, then donning gloves to prepare a sandwich, without any handwashing. Instd to wash hands after engaging in activities that contaminate hands and before donning gloves to initiate a task that involes working with food. Priority violation issued 7-38-010. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink floor drain not clean, excessive build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the south wall in the dish washing area not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

  13. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler at improper temperature of 74.1f . Instd to repair and have maintain proper temperature of 40f or below at all times.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.