Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway
1916 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 8, 2026
Sat Kaival Food Inc/Subway was last inspected on January 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
January 8, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cold water faucet knob at the utility sink broken; instructed to replace knob. Observed the cold water knob at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area leaking when running water; instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom area and interior of the toilets in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under around and behind sinks, front serving cold hold unit and storage shelves in need of deep cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain.
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 some missing ceiling tile above the walk in cooler/freezer; instructed to replace tile where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed an expired food allergen certificate; instructed to obtain valid food allergen certificates for all city of chicago food service managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet seat and toilet fixtures in the women's toilet room in need of cleaning. Dried bodily fluid observed on the mentioned fixtures. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
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: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep/diswashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.13: observed an electrical insect control device stored on top of the half-iced tea and half lemonade machine stored in the beverage dispenser area, in the front dining area. Instructed to relocate said device and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed slight debris on the floor of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to clean said floor more frequently and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 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 handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep/diswashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 a prep cooler at the front food prep area at 50f. No tcs foods were affected. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Once repaired, email to cdph. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, no 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 an electrical insect control device stored on top of the half-iced tea and half lemonade machine stored in the beverage dispenser area, in the front dining area. Instructed to relocate said device and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight debris on the floor of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to clean said floor more frequently and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and around equipment where needed.
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: Must provide food handler training certificates for all food handlers.
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: Found an expired food allergen certificate for manager on duty; instructed to obtain a valid certificate. Also instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must have a valid food allergen certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Soda nozzles in need of cleaning on self service soda machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Coving under 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.
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: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
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: Manager on duty in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food managers must take the allergen training course and provide proof the requirements were met.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
1 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: The washbowls in both toilet rooms needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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.