Pass

Subway

615 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 9, 2026

Subway was last inspected on February 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

February 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed wrapped single-service articles (cups, cup lids, meal boxes) stored directly beneath greywater pipe without overhead protection in the front line area cabinet. Instructed to relocate single-service articles and store single-use/single-service articles outside of prohibited areas such as beneath greywater pipes or provide overhead protection from drip and maintain.

    Official wording (code 45)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath shelving in the walk-in cooler to be soiled with dried food debris and dried liquid spills. Instructed to clean floors beneath equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dried food debris, liquid spills, and other soils and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. 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: Observed rear warewashing area handwashing sink obstructed from access by waste receptacle. Instructed to relocate waste receptacle and maintain all handwashing sinks immediately accessible for handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge relocated waste receptacle on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front service line vegetable cooler in poor repair, unable to maintain tcs food items at 41.0f or below at time of inspection. Food employees aware of cold-holding equipment malfunction and began discarding tcs food items from cooler prior to inspector arrival. Instructed to continue to cease use of cold-holding equipment and repair or replace cold-holding unit to maintain tcs food at 41.0f or below. Tagged equipment with instructions to contact cdph once equipment is repaired or replaced and prior to use. Priority violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wrapped single-service articles (cups, cup lids, meal boxes) stored directly beneath greywater pipe without overhead protection in the front line area cabinet. Instructed to relocate single-service articles and store single-use/single-service articles outside of prohibited areas such as beneath greywater pipes or provide overhead protection from drip and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath shelving in the walk-in cooler to be soiled with dried food debris and dried liquid spills. Instructed to clean floors beneath equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dried food debris, liquid spills, and other soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to Provide more light output.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth hung on food equipment to dry, instructed to keep away.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed blank copies of employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to maintain policy with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with an expired allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain and maintain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. (link provided below in comments) priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris and dirt/dust buildup on the floors and corners in prep area and rear storage. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on shelving racks in rear storage area. Instructed to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policies on site for all food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review.

      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: Observed no written procedure on site or necessary items outlined in policy available for responding to vomit and diaarheal events that can occur in the establishment. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PAPER-TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND-SINKS LOCATED IN DISH-WASHING AREA AS WELL AS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive items stored inside the toilet room stored on floor. Instructed to remove items to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain premises

      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 city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing and serving time/temperature control for safety foods (tomaotes, deli meat, soups, etc) instructed to provide and maintain at least one city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted for public view. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy during inspection. Instructed to comply priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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: Observed no procedure and clean up kit for vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler's requirement's not met at this time. Must comply.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.