Conditional

Subway 24453

111 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 22, 2026

Subway 24453 was last inspected on May 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 22, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical8 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed several missing signed employee health policies for employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

    Official wording (code 3)

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

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no interior thermometer for 2- door prep cooler in front prep area must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • 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 with common name(shakers)

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash gaurd at front hand sink next to pans on counter top to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • 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 cutting boards on topside of cold line to be in good repair.

    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 spillage in lower cabinet at soda machine in dining area.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2628354 12/11/25 not corrected-#57-2-102.13: expired food handler certificates provided for all food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

  • GeneralFood handling

    Miscellaneous public health order.

    Inspector’s note: Observed default beverage on kids meal chocolate milk at 140 calories needs to be 130 or less calories and maintain.

    Official wording (code 64)

    Miscellaneous / public health orders

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed food debris on floor and along bases of wall underneath 2 door refrigerator and 3 door freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to clean floors and along bases of wall underneath 2 door refrigerator and 3 door freezer in rear prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust buildup on interior of vent in hood. Instructed to clean interior of vent in hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working light in hood. Instructed to repair or replace non working light in hood 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: 2-102.13: expired food handler certificates provided for all 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

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in rear prep area. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperature of 53.8f at handwashing sink in all gender washroom. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.8-52.2f. Observed cold tcs foods, sliced tomatoes(46.8-49.8f), pepperoni(49.1f), beef(48.6f), salami(48.7f), turkey(50.9-52.2f) and ham(52.0f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $82 weighing 42lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two door cold holding unit in front prep area at improper ambient temperature of 50.5f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on two door cold holding unit in front prep area. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises, containing record of visits, contract with licensed exterminator and copy of service ticket that sets forth the pest control company's illinois department of health license number. Instructed to provide and maintain on premises pest control log book from licensed pest control company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single use items stored underneath handwashing sink in front prep area. Isntructed to remove single use items stored underneath handwashing sink in front prep area to prevent contamination.

      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 debris and buildup on floor behind grease trap. Instructed to clean floor behind grease trap and maintain. Observed food debris on floor and along bases of wall underneath 2 door refrigerator and 3 door freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to clean floors and along bases of wall underneath 2 door refrigerator and 3 door freezer in rear prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working light in hood. Instructed to repair or replace non working light in hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on interior of vent in hood. Instructed to clean interior of vent in hood 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: Expired food handler certificates provided for all 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: No proof of allergen awareness training provided for employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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: Observed cardboard being used as a liner in the two door cooler in the rear. Instructed to remove or replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees food stored next to customers food in prep cooler, instructed to separate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed nonworking ventilation fan in restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.