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Subway

447 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 21, 2026

Subway was last inspected on September 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed lights do not work in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2642641 dated 9/14/2026. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 61)

    Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11---observed blackened, moldy wall caulking above the three compartment sink.must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13---observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption".instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) held inside front prep line cooler. Observed chicken at 53.8f-54.5f, tuna at 47.8f, steak at 53.1f, cheeses at 49.1f, sliced deli meats at 48.2f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10#'s of foods worth $400.00. Instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed (one) of the front prep line coolers with an air temperature of 47.9f.the cooler was used to store (tcs foods) such as sliced deli meats,cheeses and chicken,tuna etc.instructed management to repair and maintain said cooler at 41f or colder at all times.management immediately notified refrigeration repair service.the said cooler is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued. (**see comments).

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed blackened, moldy wall caulking above the three compartment sink.must replace and maintain.

      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: No city of chicago certified food manager on site or valid documentation on the premises while tcs foods (deli meats, meatballs, tuna etc.) are being prepared and served to customers.instructed person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served. (manager arrived at 11:15 a.m. Into the inspection). Priority foundation violation 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 a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink in rear prep dishwashing and observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking faucets at handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area and three compartment sink. Observed slow draining handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed to repair slow draining handwashing sink in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observe lower wall across from utility sink with large pipe under repair, surface of said area of lower wall is non smooth. Instructe to smoothly repair lower wall across from utility sink with large pipe for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large cold holding unit not in use in hallway leading to washrooms. Instructed to remove large cold holding unit that is no longer in use and unnecessary to the operation and maintenance of the establishment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working mechanical ventilation in both washrooms. Instructed to repair non working mechanical ventilation in both washrooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.