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EAT

Subway

8614 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
92/100

Strong record across 28 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
28
25 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-20
Pass Rate
89%
1 failure
Score
92/100
EAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-20
Failed 1 inspection (2022)
Sanitation issues found across 27 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 27×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 13×
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2026-01-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-06-02 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER WITH SPILLAGE ON BASE AND NOZZELS. INSTRUCTED TO WIPE DOWN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-05-01 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES AND COVING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND COVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE IN WALK-IN COOLER TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

2024-04-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SPRAY HOSE FIXTURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAY HOSE FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES AND COVING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND COVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE IN WALK-IN COOLER TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1st COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-12-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2022-09-27 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

DEAD ROACH NOTED NEAR CHIP DISPLAY SHELF. INSTD TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surfa...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON BREAD FORMING BAKING PANS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2022-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-04-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PROPERLY, FREE OF LEAKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVE A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE UNDERNEATH IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN

2021-06-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. NEW WIPING CLOTHS NEEDED WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2020-05-04 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR DOOR, WASHROOM WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/ REPAIR TO PREVENT ANY HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.

2020-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOOD CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 128.3F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED HOT (TCS) FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. (PIC) REMOVED SOUP AND DISCARDED APP...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF INSIDE RECEPTACE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR DOOR, WASHROOM WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/ REPAIR TO PREVENT ANY HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.

2019-02-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SAID POLICY ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP KIT EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKING A SANDWICH AND TOUCHING AN IPAD AT THE SAME TIME, AS WELL AS REACH TO GRAB COOKIES FROM THE CASE AND PICK UP THE IPAD ALL WHILE NOT CHANGING HIS GLOVES. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE IN TASK, GLOVES MUST BE DISCARDED...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROX. 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO CONTROL THE PRESENCE OF PEST IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING ELIMINATION OF ENTRY POINTS AND HARBORAGE AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE MANAGER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-04-11 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING ON THE COVER AT THE LOBBY SODA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER, ALSO ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK TO BACK ROOM BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPLACE LOCK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2018-01-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER METAL STRIPPING COMING OFF THE SIDE OF THE DOOR,ALSO BEING HELD WITH TAPE, COOLER EXTERIOR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HOSE ON THE REAR MOP SINK,NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE IS PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKING NOZZLE AT THE 3 COM...

2017-06-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

TOP EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-11 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2015-08-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK WITH OUT A BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE (PHOTO GIVEN AT THIS TIME).

2014-11-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO, FIND SOURCE OF LEAK UNDERNEATH THR BEVERAGE MACHINE AND FIX IT.

2014-03-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO AREA IN FRONT OF AND IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.

2013-07-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

CONTINUE TO REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING TILES AND WALL PAPER FROM REPORT 1151376 DATE 6/17/13.

minor Sanitation

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

CONTINUE TO CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS FROM REPORT#1151376 DATE 6/17/13

2013-06-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLLER, REPAIR DAMAGED WALL PAPER FRONT BEHIND TRASH CAN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT SIGNS.

2013-01-28 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN COOOLER COMPRESSOR LEAKING INTO A PAN NEED TO REPAIR. ALSO RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN REAR NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZELS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CHIP STORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 COMP. SINK LEAKING LOWER PIPE INTO BUCKET AT 3RD. COMPARTMENT NEED TO REPAIR.

2012-03-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE OVEN BEHIND SIGN IN FRONT. NEED TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2011-12-16 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
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. DOOR AT THRESHOLD IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2011-04-13 Pass Canvass
2
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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. M...

2010-12-14 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

2010-04-06 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WITH DUST. CLEAN SAME.

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