Subway 51581

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single use items stored in interior of cabinet underneath handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed to remove single use items from interior of cabinet underneath handwashing sink in front prep area to prevent contamination of single use items during storage.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet of three compartment sinking leaking. Instructed to repair leaking faucet of three compartment sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on interior of vent above bread oven. Instructed to clean interior of vent above bread oven and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: At time of inspection proof of food handler training provided for any food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: At time of inspection no proof of allergen awareness training provided for city of chicago food service sanitation managers. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Dec 31, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in utility area. Must hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Mar 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield for walk-in cooler light bulb.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Aug 4, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Sep 20, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued from inspection report# 2561214 issued on 07-25-2022 priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) #54 - observed an excessive amount of garbage overflowing and litter on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpsters. Management instructed to clean and maintain the garbage area at all times. Dumpter company arrived on site to pick up the garbage while i was finishing my report.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee working without food handler certificates. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Jul 25, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no kit on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of garbage overflowing and litter on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpsters. Management instructed to clean and maintain the garbage area at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee working without food handler certificates. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2501154 dated 5/4/2021. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

7. May 4, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Dec 3, 2020 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood source

     Food came from an unapproved source.

     Official wording (code 11)

     Food obtained from approved source

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive rust accumulation from the top of the grease trap, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must proved covered trash receptacle in unisex toilet room, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair 3-comp sink in dish area, sink slightly detached from wall, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Nov 20, 2020 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations