Subway
4030 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
Restaurant ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 13, 2026
Subway was last inspected on January 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
January 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles, cups, etc stored inside cabinet under hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to remove all single service articles to protect from potential leakage.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on bottom surfaces of prep coolers, bases of chip display and storage shelves. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (meatballs 140.2f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed trash cans located in unisex toilet rooms uncovered. Insructed to provide covering.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb in rear prep, instructed to replace and increase lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace to monitor internal temperatures of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak connected to beverage dipenser in dining area. Noted water pooled inside 2-door cabinet. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vents above sandwich prep with excessive dust and dirt accumulated on surfaces. Instructed to clean maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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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.