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Subway

154 N wabash AVE, Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 20, 2026

Subway was last inspected on January 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report posted,displayed and visible for customers to view from previous inspection.a new summary report was given to post again at this time.(priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(citation issued)(cos)

    Official wording (code 61)

    Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee chewing gum instrusted no eating or chewing of food in prep area.(cos)

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of ready to eat 2lbs. Spinach at 47.8f on cold holding unit topside. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 2lbs. $10.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dead insects from window sills in dining area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky waterline at 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining 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 #2618949 6/10/25 not corrected-#47-4-101.19 : observed soda and boxes in dry storage stored on milk crates and soda crates. Observed boxes in walk in cooler and walk in freezer stored on soda crates. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. #55-6-501.114 : observed employee washroom utilized as storage room for unused equipment, boxes and ladder. Instructed the premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening in middle of front entrance double doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      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 soda and boxes in dry storage stored on milk crates and soda crates. Observed boxes in walk in cooler and walk in freezer stored on soda crates. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      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 cold water turned off at three compartment sink. Instructed to restore cold water at three compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom for sanitary products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom utilized as storage room for unused equipment, boxes and ladder. Instructed the premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

      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 no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Oserved a leak at the faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training on site for all city of chicago food manager has expired. 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

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Oserved a leak at the faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored on the floor in the rear utility area. Instructed to hand mops when not in use to allow to dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training on site for all city of chicago food manager has expired. 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

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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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.