Subway
6237 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
Restaurant ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 5, 2026
Subway was last inspected on February 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
February 5, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Lower surface of cabinet under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain surface.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The 1-compartment sink in the rear leaks from the base of the faucet. Instructed to fix leaks and maintain good plumbing.
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: Side storage area by the toilet room with clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter, organize and maintain the area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The light inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer is blown. Instructed to replace and maintain lights inside of both units.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rusty storage racks in rear prep area. Instructed to remove rust from racks and maintain a rust free surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The 1-compartment sink in the rear leaks profusely from the base and sprays water onto the floor from the faucet. Also, water leaks from the base of the 3-comp. Sink. Instructed to fix leaks and maintain good plumbing.
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: The interior of the floor drain under the 3-compartment sink and floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. -the ceiling tiles and light shields in the front/rear with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the floor drains, floors, ceiling tiles and light shields.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles above the toilet room door. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lower surfaces of the cabinets under the hand washing sink and beverage station with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site with no proof that they met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to obtain and maintain current proof.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general2 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: Observed mice droppings on site. 10 under the handwashing sink in the front prep area, 10 on the shelf under the beverage station and 40 in the side storage area. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lower surfaces of the cabinets under the hand washing sink and beverage station with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix 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 walls in the front with dirt and dust build up and the walls in the rear with food/stains. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the side storage area with clutter. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and better organize the area. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site with no proof that they met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to obtain and maintain current proof.
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: Observed the cfm on site has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed an unpackaged pizza for employees' consumption stored in the walk-in cooler with food for customers consumption. Instructed to store employees food away from the food for sale for customers consumption and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the mechinical sink stopper under the rinse 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 floor on the sides of the safe near the front service counter with dust build up and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: 6-202.15 observed a 1/4 inch gap at the rear door in the far left corner. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a new male employee without a food handlers certificate. Instructed manager to have all new employees obtain a food handlers certificate within 30 days of hire and meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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: Floors need cleaning in the rear storage/prep area and inside of the walk in cooler to remove debris and/or spills
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 6lbs. Veggie patties 48.2f inside of 2- door front prep cooler.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.6lbs.$7.(cos) (priority 7-38-005)
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 2- door front prep cooler at 48.7f.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below. A held for inspection tag placed on unit once repaired fax or email letter when ready.(cos) (priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage closet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on floor under front storage cabinet and 2- door prep cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light in front prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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