Chicago
71
YOUR CALL

Subway

1958 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
71/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
17 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-31
Pass Rate
63%
3 failures
Score
71/100
YOUR CALL
17 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-31
Failed 3 inspections (2013, 2011, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 22×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-03-31 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-03-15 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

2023-05-31 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2022-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN ...

2022-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN ...

2021-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAM CHICKEN SANDWICHES,SOUPS, PIZZA SALADS ETC,. INSTRUCTED TO O...

critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HAEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED,...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SIK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AT THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVA...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-23 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MA...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-02-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE PAPER GOOD STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2017-11-14 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS UNDER THE SOUP CONTAINERS. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

THE CAULK AROUND THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH GAPS, HOLES AND CRACKS BETWEEN THE DRYWALL AND THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL THE HAND SINK TO PROVIDE A TIGHT, SMOOTH FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF OF CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO AT SAME AREA GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2015-05-07 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-03-20 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

2014-01-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

SECURE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

2013-03-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-03-11 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Basement area not maintained or operated. Observed standing water in only front part of basement coming from drainline. Instructed manager to remove excessive water and repair drainline to revent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation i...

minor Sanitation

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

Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside milk/beverage cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

2012-11-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Repair water leak at the drain pipe of the exposed hadsink at rear dishwashing area,detail clean dusts accumulations on ventilation covers.

minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Clutter in the rear by furnace must be removed due to pest harborage.

2012-11-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Repair water leak at the drain pipe of the exposed hadsink at rear dishwashing area,detail clean dusts accumulations on ventilation covers.

minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: Clutter in the rear by furnace must be removed due to pest harborage.

2012-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACKER. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including basement also repair loose coving in various areas of the food prep.

minor Sanitation

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

Repair water leak at the drain pipe of the exposed hadsink at rear dishwashing area,detail clean dusts accumulations on ventilation covers.

minor Pest Activity

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

Clutter in the rear by furnace must be removed due to pest harborage.

2012-01-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Facility Condition

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON IN WALK-IN COOLER

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED ON DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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...

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR AREA, CLEAN A...

2011-01-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-01-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, CONTAINERS ARE NOT PROPERLY SEALED, MUST INCREASE GARBAGE PIC...

2010-09-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-09-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HAM 55.3, TURKEY 56.4, SALAMI 55.9, ROAST BEEF 55.6 ALL PRODUCT...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. GREEN, GREASE FILLED WATER BACK-UP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. GR...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away fro...

2010-03-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.FOUND LARGE GARBAGE BAGS WITH WASTE ON ...

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 3 COMP SINK,INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS ARE DIRTY.

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...

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.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN- COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.FOUND BASEMENT UNCLEAN,CLUTTER ON FLOOR.

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