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Subway

1044 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 8, 2026

Subway was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 8, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed meatballs at improper cold holding temperature at 50f in refrigerator. Also observed tcs foods such as broccoli cheddar soup and sliced cheese at improper cold holding temperature ranging from 48-49f. Time temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41f or below. Food discarded. Food weighing 20 lbs at a cost of $100.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • CriticalFood temperature

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of refrigerator at 47f. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by a female food handler/cashier. Observed her ring register and bag of food, then put on gloves to make a ready-to-eat sandwich. Also she was on the cell phone and then put on gloves and made more sandwiches without washing her hands. Instructed manager to have employee wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready-to-eat foods, such as 12.5lbs. Sliced turkey-45.8f-49.8f.2lbs. Shredded lettuce46.2f.6lbs. Sliced ham-48.4f.6lbs. Steak-45.7f-45.9f.5lbs. Tuna-47.3f.5lbs. Rotessier chicken-49.5f.5lbs.salami-48.2f.3lbs. Pepperoni-47.6f.2.5lbs. Roast beef-47.1f.1lbs. Spinach-47.3f-55.6f.1lb.guac-48.2f.1lbs. Marinara-47.4f inside of reach in cooler and on cold holding serving line. The product was discarded by the manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0°f or below.appx.49.5lbs.$120.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      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 temperature of 1- door reach in cooler at 51.8°f. A held for inspection tag has been placed on the unit. Once repaired, email: food@cityofchicago.org. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0°f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper usage of gloves by food handler.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall base in basement prep area behind prep table.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor along wall bases in basement prep/dish washing area.

      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 certfiied food manager on duty while tce foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (turkey,soup.lettuce,etc. 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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen tarining for food manager must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival while tcs foods are prepared. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-door cooler with an ambient air temperature of 55 f. All tcs foods removed from cooler. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      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 no pest control logbook on site. Instructed manager to provide pest control logbook. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2578131, dated june 30, 2023, instructed facility #57 to ensure all food handler certificates are up to date. Violation also noted on report ##2554561 dated 4/20/2022. Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in basement prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from report #2554561 dated 4/20/2022: #57 2-102.13 "observed expired food handler certificates on file. Instructed to provide and maintain on record." #58 2-102.13 "observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at the hand sinks in the nearest employee toilet room located in the hospital. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following food not meeting require temperature of 135f degrees or above in the designated hot-holding unit: meat balls at 120.7f, and chicken breast at 124.7f manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 2 lbs of products worth $40.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates on file. Instrcuted to provide and maintain on record.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink located in main service area unable to turn off. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall mounted hand soap dispenser located above exposed hand washing sink located in main service area cracked and hard to use. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in basement dishwashing/food prep area. 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: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath storage shelving in basement. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general2 paperwork 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. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #2-201.11.

      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: No clean up procedure. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #2-501.11.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area and in the basement dishwashing/dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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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.