SUBWAY.

Chicago Health Dept

66 E WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2021.

Last inspected Jun 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
VIOLATIONS
55
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2021
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3
2021
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR.

JAN 22
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 17
2020
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE CHANGES AND HAND SINK PLACEMENT STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

JAN 15
2020
FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE CHANGES AND HAND SINK PLACEMENT STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT SOUTH HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON FRONT FOOD PREP LINE. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83.7 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE CHANGEA AND HAND SINK PLACEMENT STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES CONTAINING PACKAGED CHIPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

FEB 21
2018
PASS 4 violations
Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HIGHER OUT PUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING AND BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GOOD WORKING ONES.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

SEP 8
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK HANGING AND DETACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE WOMENS WASHBOWL SINK TO THE WALL.

JUN 21
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. ALSO OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK HANGING AND DETACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPAIR AND RECAULK THE WOMENS RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK TO THE WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

NOV 21
2016
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 10
2016
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom of door ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch or greater, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Prep table lower shelving that had peeling paint in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathrooms(men's, woman's) in state of disrepair, (sinks loose), shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under pop dispensing unit not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear dry storage room area closet, shall be provided.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust fans in men's bathroom, and women's, in state of disrepair, not working, shall be repaired/replaced.

APR 26
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Damaged, broken floor tiles in rear prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage area, and by CO2 tanks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had peeling paint/vinyl in front prep area, by exposed hand sink/counter, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be provided/replaced. Walls that had gaps, missing cove molding in rear kitchen/prep area, shall be repaired/provided.

DEC 11
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN CEILING OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

JAN 14
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED KNOB ON FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK THAT COVERT WATER FROM SPRAYER TO FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE PROVIDED WITH NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES FOR CERTIFICATE.

JUN 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 10 LBS OF MEAT BALLS AND 5 LBS OF CHICKEN HELD AT 120.4F IN STEAM TABLE IN BOTH SERVICE LINE READY FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.

Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-12.

DEC 13
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELF UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE CABINET.

Minor Employee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RECAULK THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE WALL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REATTACH THE BLACK COVING AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. IT IS LOOSE AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JAN 10
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT COCA-COLA 2DR COOLER IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED SUBWAY CONSULTANTS AT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 10
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK-IN COOLER.

MAR 13
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK-IN COOLER.

MAR 6
2012
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND LARGE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER(S) WITH NO LID(S) AND OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO GET CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PICK UP SERVICES TO HANDLE VOLUME OF GARBAGE.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK-IN COOLER.

MAY 13
2011
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 22
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HEAVY DUST BUILD ON CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL A THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.

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