Subway

May 13, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector 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)
    code 2Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector 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)
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector 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)
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector 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.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector 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)
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    code 39
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector 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.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE.
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DIRTY HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 26, 2025: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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