Subway

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 1, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door cooler underneath the microwave at front food prep area (no tcs foods inside said cooler) not maintaining proper temperature (with an air temperature of 50f). Instructed manager cold holding unit must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or colder at all times.instructed to repair said cooler tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired. ***see comments below*** priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.instructed to provide and maintain as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Nov 18, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Nov 14, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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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 for all employees must be provided and maintained.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by a food handler. Observed female food handler talking on cell phone. She then put on plastic gloves and handled bread to make a sandwich for a customer without washing her hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

     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 3lbs. Sliced tomato-45.1f on topside of cold holding unit. The product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0°f or below.appx. 3lbs. $10.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • 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 (shakers, squeeze bottles).

     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 evidence of an infestation of appx. 20 or more live roaches crawling along door gaskets of walk in freezer, underside of rear prep tables crevices, crawling on topside of walk in freezer amongs clutter, on upper wall shelving unit of receiver, on floor underneath rear prep table amongst food debris and clutter, on floor under cold holding unit on serving line and several dead on floor inside of walk in cooler & freezer, on floor underneath prep table and front 3- shelf counter near register. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/14/25.(priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • 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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to meat slicer or remove meat slicer to another location.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Gloves weren’t used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Improper usage of gloves by a food handler.(cos)

     Official wording (code 46)

     Gloves used properly

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk-in cooler & freezer.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 grease and food debris build up from prep tables, counters, storage cabinets, hot & cold holding line and units, prep coolers, walk in cooler shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from toilet room fixtures.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and loose wall bases, gaps and crevices around door trims and walls, missing floor tiles underneath cold & hot holding units.gap between wall base and floor in dining area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout including walk in cooler & freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove,organize and elevate massive clutter from on top of walk in freezer,toilet room ,rear storage area and where needed from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed default beverage for kid's meal observed chocolate milk at 140 calories must be 130 calories or less.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and expired food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Nov 22, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate.must provide.

     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: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles chicken, ham,etc,)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jan 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soda machine dusty. Must clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found clutter inside the restroom; old ovens. Must remove.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 26, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler without food handlers training certificate. Instructed all food handlers must be certified with names of employes on premises.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Jun 29, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 no certified food manager present while tcs foods (soup and sub sandwiches) were being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Jun 22, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2537675 on 11/3/21 not corrected: 51 - dishwash area handwash bowl cold water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain. 57 - observed one food handler without food handler certificate on premises. Instructed must provide food handler certificates with names of employees on premises. 58 - no food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present while tcs foods (soup at 150.4f) was being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Nov 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Dishwash area handwash bowl cold water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler without food handler certificate on premises. Instructed must provide food handler certificates with names of employees on premises.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. May 4, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap at the hand washing sink in the washroom. Management provided hand soap at the hand washing sink at my request. 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: Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the washroom. Management provided paper towels at the hand washing sink at my request. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed coins and paper money stored on top of the prep table. Management instructed to remove the money from the prep table and sanitize the table.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkFood handling

      Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

      Official wording (code 62)

      Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

11. Oct 18, 2019 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

12. Oct 16, 2019 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2315540 10/8/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

13. Oct 8, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 15 or more live small flies on walls,boxes and flying around in rear prep area and dining area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/8/19.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken splash guard at hand sink in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2- male employees hygiene unsanitary very strong unpleasant odor.must instruct employees on good hygienic practices.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for garbage can in employees toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2268509 2/25/19 not corrected #38- observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front and rear doors.must make doors tight fitting.#49- must clean debris build up on lower shelves at hot & cold holding units and soda machine cabinet,counter tops,prep tables,soda nozzle.must repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

14. Feb 25, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic is not on site.must be on site at all times.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. (priority foundation violation 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 male food handler rung the register and handled money with the same plastic gloves on and handled tcs ready to eat foods(shreeded lettuce,sliced tomatoes,pickles,etc) on a sandwich without washing hands after handling money and changing gloves.must wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete date marking on tcs foods being held for more than 24 hours inside of coolers.must provide use by dates.(priorirty foundation- no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front and rear doors.must make doors tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a box of packaged napkins used for customers stored inside of staff toilet room.must remove and store properly.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Gloves may serve as a source of cross contamination if not used properly.must use properly at all times.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on lower shelves at hot & cold holding units and soda machine cabinet,counter tops,prep tables,soda nozzle.

      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 loose wall paper near bread storage cabinet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2182189 7/3/18 not corrected #58. Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certfied food manager on duty while tcs ready to eat foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (soup,chicken,meat balls,turkey ham,etc) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 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: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Jul 3, 2018 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(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: - found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the front prep 2 door cooler doors. Instructed facility to replace said gaskets and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed the self closing device on the toilet room door to not work properly: door does not shut entirely. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so that door closes entirely.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a wet mop resting in the utility sink. Instructed facility to invert mop and hand in a manner that allows proper drying and does not soil walls, equipment, or supplies and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed no coving installed in the rear storage area where the wall and floor meet. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: - observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required