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Subway

October 20, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings4

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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: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(DELI MEAT, CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. ESTABLISHMENT PROVIDED A HAND WRITTEN PAPER WHICH PROVIDED THE DATE, COMMENTS THAT READ, "REGULAR SERVICE" AND "NO ACTIVITY". A record of all visits to the retail food establishment by any pest control company describing all pest control-related activities conducted, including inspections and applications of pesticides or other methods to control pests. Observed no written verification with a signature or the license technician name and license number. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT WOMEN'S TOILET WHEN FLUSHING MAKING IT UNABLE TO DRAIN COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ISSUE ON SITE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER.
code 55
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: SUMMARY REPORT NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 1-15-2026, REPORT #2629776. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

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Compared with Pass on January 15, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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