Pass

Subway

4316 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026

Subway was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Hot water knob at front hand wash sink is very hard to turn, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand wash sink faucet hot water knob is very hard to turn, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found 30 lbs of cooked chicken and deli meat at temperature ranging between 47.4f-64.5f."per manager" meat was thawed overnight at room temperature and then placed in the morning in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to hold food at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.Food discarded valued at $150.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Improper thawing for TCS foods, frozen deli meat placed on counter top at room temperature to thaw, Instructed manager to thaw TCS food according to health code, ie.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section in walk-in cooler. Instructed to increase light intensity.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: chicken 44.4f, sgredded lettuce 45.1f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 3.5 lbs of products worth $15.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwash signage at rear prep area handsink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small hole in top of grease trap lid. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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 gasket on walk in cooler.

      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 spill from soda counter and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky stopper handle at 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tile at rear door,loose wall and wall base under 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and ice from floor in walk in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outdate food handlers training for employees. Must update and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in the rear prep/dish washing area draining slow. Instructed 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 a hole in the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.11(b) small leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.