Subway
126 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 7, 2026
Subway was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
January 7, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: The left door handle is missing at the two door freezer; instructed to replace door handle.
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 one loose wall tile at the base of the wall next to the two door reach in cooler; instructed to attach to wallbase.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust inside of the vent above the oven; instructed to clean to remove dust.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no thermometer inside of the cold holding unit across from the sandwich/salad prep line. Instructed to provide ambient air thermometers in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink in the men employee/customer toilet room. Temperature of water was 63.0f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 45.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. Observed the tcs foods stored inside were in compliance with cold holding requirement due to prep dates of 02/25/2025. A tag has placed on unit. Tcs foods were removed into a properly working unit. Please review comments for instructions on tag removal.must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of the cold holding unit across from the sandwich/salad prep line. Instructed to provide ambient air thermometers in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed a leak at the wash compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors and the floor drains under the three compartment sink with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed manager on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take allergen course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 general1 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: 6-501.111: observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 45 mice droppings throughout the rear food prep area. The following areas were observed with mice droppings: on the floors near the orange carbon dioxide tanks near the 1 compartment sink in the dishwashing area, under and on the sides of the floors where the metal shelving units and food prep table in the rear hallway near the dishwashing area, in the cabinet under the handwahsing sink in the front food prep area, in the lower cabinets under the register and the front hot and cold holding units behind boxes. Instructed to eliminate evidence of pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed a leak at the wash compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors and the floor drains under the three compartment sink with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed manager on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take allergen course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink in the men's toilet room. Temperature of water was 76.0f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100f) and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside of a refrigerator across from the front serving line. The following foods where found out of compliance: shredded rotisserie chicken (48.5-49.6f), eggs (45.0f), chicken teriyaki chicken (48.7f), buffalo chicken (47.6f), and shredded lettuce (44.7f). Manager discarded approximately 18lbs at $85 worth of product. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 46.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Review comments for tag removal instructions. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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 pest activity. Observed approximately 45 mice droppings throughout the rear food prep area. The following areas were observed with mice droppings: on the floors near the orange carbon dioxide tanks near the 1 compartment sink in the dishwashing area, under and on the sides of the floors where the metal shelving units and food prep table in the rear hallway near the dishwashing area, in the cabinet under the handwahsing sink in the front food prep area, in the lower cabinets under the register and the front hot and cold holding units behind boxes. Instructed to eliminate evidence of pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the wash compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and the floor drains under the three compartment sink with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed manager on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take allergen course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor, floor drain and drain cover under the three comp sink in rear area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Soda nozzles in need of clesning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles for feminine hygiene products inside of unisex/ staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed overflowing garbage (wood beams with screws), minor garbage on the ground, and lid not tight-fitting for the outside dumpster area. Instructed to always maintain outside dumpster area ground and always ensure outside dumpster lids remain tight-fitting without overflowing garbage. Recommended using a lock and chain for outside dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drain under the three comp sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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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 policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued, must comply in 90 days.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Must comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued, 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler training as required. Given 90 days to comply.
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: Must provide food allergen training as required. Given 90 days to comply
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.