Subway Sandwich & Salad
753 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 20, 2026
Subway Sandwich & Salad was last inspected on February 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
February 20, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the corner area of the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the two door cooler at the front prep area and the refrigerator located in the dining area with no ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in the employee toilet room no garbage with a lid. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.
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: Observed unused equipment stored in between the walk-in cooler and freezer in the rear dishwasing/ prep area. Instructed to remove to prevent potential harboarge points for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mops not hung on a hanging device near the mop sink. Instructed to properly store and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler rinse hands in the three compartment sink. Instructed must wash hands in designated handwashing sink at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010, citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of the equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the closet in the rear food prep area with clutter. Instructed to organize mentioned closet and maintain.
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 site with a valid city of chicago certified food manager certificate, while open and operating. The certificate posted expired on 04/10/2024. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times with an updated certified food manager certificate, while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths when not in use must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed manager to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers who do not have city of chicago sanitation certificate must have food handler certificates. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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 washing sinks in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to providee hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
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 no light in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available for certified manager on duty. All chicago food sanitation managers must obtain allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: The trash receptacle in the women's toilet room does not have a lid/cover. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover. Maintain same.
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: Found the rear storage by the rear door area with clutter. Instructed to eliminate the clutter and organize the area. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No exposed hand wash sink in the rear prep/dishwashing area as required. Instructed the person in charge that an exposed hand wash sink is needed in this area for handwashing with hot and cold running water, soap and hand towels; must install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at front line hand sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed in walk in cooler. Must provide and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in walk-in cooler under storare racks, along wallbase and at corners of food spills and dedris. Clean floor under 3-compartment sink around grease trap at rear.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean ice dispenser chute at soda machine in dining area and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed a light amount of dust on the ceiling vent in the washroom; clean vent to remove dust.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the front prep area,walk in cooler and freezer to remove spills and debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted missing ceiling tiles in the rear storage area, above freezer. Must provide and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: Observed the premises open and operating with water source not safe, a boil order notice from the city of chicago water department. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors around, under and behind kitchen equipment and storage shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling vents in washrooms to remove dust observed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Some clutter of boxes in rear prep area from delivery of items must be disgarded.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain cabinet under beverage station in dining area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors around 3-comp and mop sink in rear prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain cabinet under beverage station in dining area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors around 3-comp and mop sink in rear prep area.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide vacuum breaker device at mop sink located in rear food storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and unnecessary articles from employees restroom and rear food storage area to prevent rodent harborage.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.(must store inverted)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found shelving units not wiped down at rear preparation areas.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found outer openings not protected and evidence of live insects. Found approximately 1/2 inch gap along the bottom of rear exit door and 1/4 inch gap along the bottom of front entrance door. Must repair doors and make insect and rodent proof. Also noted approximately 20 live ants crawling on floors in rear storage area and along baseboards at walk in freezer. Must remove insects,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violations from 9-28-2010 not corrected. (32)repair lid for toilet in staff toilet room and (41) remove unused items from employee toilet room and rear storage room. Elevate items 6 inches off the floor and away from wall. Must correct all minor violations by the date specified on report. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep tables,sink,walls,shelving racks and washroom surfaces.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in prep areas,along walls,under shelves and sinks and where needed. Remove all food debris.
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