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Subway

780 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Jan 13, 2026

Subway was last inspected on January 13, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 13, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the outside of the doors for the freezer and prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor beneath the prep coolers and bread ovens in the food prep area, beneath the front counter and under the exposed hand washing sink cabinet and under the 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 reglue the vinyl baseboard between the mop sink and the freezer where it has come unglued.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(4) previous core violations from report #2593755 on 5/1/24 not corrected: 56 - inadequate lighting provided in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting in all food prep and dishwashing areas. 60 - previous core violations from report #2579870 on 8/10/23 not corrected: 57 - observed no food handler training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 observed the license suspension sign removed from the front door. Management instructed not to remove, deface, or cover the license suspension sign. A new license suspended sign was placed on the front door. Priority foundation violation 7-42-050. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 63)

      Removal of suspension sign

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working toilet on the premises. Management instructed to repair the toilet and provide access to the 2nd washroom, which is locked. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a pest control log book from a licensed pest control company with all required documentation and at least 2 pest control visits per year. Management instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2-door prep cooler and the hand washing sink in the washroom.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the wall above the prep table. Clean the floor beneath the prep coolers and in the food prep area.

      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 violations from report #2593755 on 5/1/24 not corrected: 51 - repair the leak at the drain line under the 3-compartment sink. 53 - clean the toilets in both washrooms. 55 - clean the floor in both washrooms. 56 - inadequate lighting provided in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting in all food prep and dishwashing areas. 60 - previous core violations from report #2579870 on 8/10/23 not corrected: 57 - observed no food handler training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. 58 - observed no allergen training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the drain line under the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the toilets in both washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles in the rear food prep area under the 3 door prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in both washrooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting provided in the rear food prep/dish washing area. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting in all food prep and dish washing areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2579870 on 8/10/23 not corrected: 57 - observed no food handler training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. 58 - observed no allergen training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on the floor throughout the rear prep and dish area. Instructed to elevate all items off the floor to allow for cleaning.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of dust on vent in women's toilet room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out lightbulbs above the handwashing sink and oven in front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site at the time of inspection. 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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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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.