Conditional

Subway

6920 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 31, 2026

Subway was last inspected on August 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 31, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark areas where food is stored, instructed to provide additional lights.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, chicken....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth placed on 3-comp sink faucet neck to dry, instructed to dry away from food equipment.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark areas where food is stored, instructed to provide additional lights.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The gasket at the two door cooler in the serving area is in poor repair; instructed to repair/replace gasket to avoid cooler dropping below required temperature.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 : must provide a splash guard at front hand sink next to meat slicer or remove meat slicer.

      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: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage near 3- compartment sink and provide adequate shelving units.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace hole in wall in lobby area and inside of cabinet at hand sink in front prep area,damaged floor tile near 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.arrived on site.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at front hand sink next to meat slicer or remove meat slicer.

      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 eliminate crates used for food storage near 3- compartment sink and provide adequate shelving units.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in wall in lobby area and inside of cabinet at hand sink in front prep area,damaged floor tile near 3- compartment sink.

      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 #2591930 4/1/24 not corrected .#10-5-202.12 (b-d) : observed no cold running water at hand sinks in staff toilet room must provide and maintain.#49-4-601.11(c) : must clean debris and spillage from ice dispenser at soda machine and counter top & lower cabinet at same,lower shelving units at hot & cold holding units,cashier & copier,walk in cooler shelving units.#55- 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged wall bases in lobby area.#55-6-501.13 : must clean floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler & freezer.(priority foundation 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 certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (ham,soup,tuna,etc) must be on site at all times.food manager arrived on site at 1:17 p.m.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical9 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies for all 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practicies by both male food handlers,observed them ringing the register and handling credit cards and cash then putting on gloves and then making ready to eat sandwiches without washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no cold running water at hand sinks in front prep area and in staff toilet room must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for front prep cooler.

      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 and shakers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees improper usage of plastic gloves.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and spillage from ice dispenser at soda machine and counter top & lower cabinet at same,lower shelving units at hot & cold holding units,cashier & copier,walk in cooler shelving units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean toilet fixtures in both toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler & freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls behind h2o tanks.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles and damaged wall bases in lobby area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed default beverage on kids menu chocolate milk at 140 calories must be 130 or less.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (ham,soup,tuna,etc) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 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 no food handlers training for all employees must provide and maintain.

      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 report displayed and visible for public view from previous inspection a new summary will be posted.(priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the plumber puddy from around the hand sink faucet in the employees washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified manager must comply and maintain allergen training requirements or citations will follow.

      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 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.