Pass

Subway

4351 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 23, 2026

Subway was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed dead roach activity in dining area on windowsill. Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP/SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO FIX ISSUE WHILE I DID MY REPORT

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager onsite while tcs foods such as beef, tuna, etc are prepped and served. Person in charge presented a certificate as his was was presented to me back in january by a female worker. An id could not be presented to match the certificate posted which was not her. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      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 facility without a certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager onsite while tcs foods such as beef, tuna, etc are prepped and served. Person in charge presented a picture to one of the certificate posted which was not her. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler working without food handler certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP/SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO FIX ISSUE WHILE I DID MY REPORT

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      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 facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Manager had a picture of certificate on phone at time of inspection. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.