Subway
333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 20, 2026
Subway was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 : observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in both prep areas must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : observed cardboard lined on shelving units in walk in cooler, lower shelves of prep tables in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from lower shelving units of both cold holding units on serving line.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 : must clean dirty hand washing sinks in toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor in walk in freezer and floor drain at 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in both prep areas must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods such as 0.5 lbs. Shreeded lettuce-47.1f.1lbs. Egg folds-45.6f.0.5lbs. Leafy spinach-57.3f.1lbs. Guac-46.4f. Inside of vegetable prep cooler.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.3lbs.$20.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of vegetable prep cooler at 48.9f with tcs ready to eat foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in 2- door prep cooler on front line and no-working thermometer on exterior of meat prep cooler on serving line must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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(squeeze bottles,shakers,etc)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 20 or more live small flies on menu boards,walls in front prep area and crawling inside of floor drain of 3- compartment sink.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/13/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of frozen foods stored on floor in walk in freezer must elevate and store properly to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard lined on shelving units in walk in cooler, lower shelves of prep tables in rear prep area.must eliminate crate used for food storage in rear prep area and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from lower shelving units of both cold holding units on serving line.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dirty hand washing sinks in both toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor in walk in freezer and floor drain at 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 (sliced turkey,ham,eggs,meatballs,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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employee preparing and serving food without a food handler certificate. All food employees that are not city of chicago certified food managers must complete the required food handler training and keep certificates on site for review.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign located at the rear food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.