SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

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11629 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 12, 2025 · passed

18 of 24 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
18 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 23
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREMISES USES GREEN SCRUBBIES, HOWEVER INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE WHEN THEY BECOME WORN AND IN POOR CONDITION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 15
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND THE HOSES THAT DISPENSES THE SANITIZER AND DISH DETERGENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE HOSES CUT SO THAT THEY DON'T TOUCH THE WATER WHEN SINKS ARE FILLED. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

MAR 2
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

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JAN 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. APPROX 4-LBS OF STEAK AT 50.9F,2-LBS OF TUNA AT 46.8F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC-COS AT COST APPROX $ 30.00 PRIOTITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F TO 48.0F. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE AND MADE ADJUSTMENT TO TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER. AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER SOON MAINTAINED 42.0F-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT HANWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 17
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER OF DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOOD, APPROX 4-LBS OF( TUNA) AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48F INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT APPROX COST OF $ 20.00,COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

MAY 31
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS NEAR SAFE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND GREASE TRAP NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 19
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING AROUND RED PIPE.MUST SEAL .

MAR 9
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN AT 3-COMARTMENT SINK BY GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY ON POP MACHINE.

NOV 18
2016
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED EGGS 52.1F AND VEGGIE PATTIES 52.7F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY ON POP MACHINE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CHICKEN 46.9F, STEAK 47.1F, TUNA 77.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN 160.5F, SOUP 150.9F, AND DELI SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNIT NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). RE-CAULK AROUND EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING CAP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE OF UTILITY SINK.

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF PICKLES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

JUN 11
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, TUNA, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST PARTICLES FROM VENT/CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

MAR 17
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS LOOSE IN THE EMPLOOYE'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COVER

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA

JAN 11
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.

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

ELEVATE ALL BULK PICKLE CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR.

JAN 30
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 20
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 1
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

AUG 10
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED INSIDE ICE HOPPER OF POP DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

JUN 21
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES OF SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AT CASH REGISTER,PROCEEDING TO PUT GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. EMPLOYEES SOMETIMES WASH HANDS ,SOMTIMES DONT WHEN HAVING DIRET CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MEATS,CHEESE/RE-FILLING LETTUCE GREEN PEPPERS,ETC .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS ALWAYS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED,7-38-010

JAN 6
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR/RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.

MINORPest Activity
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.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG ALL COVING IN REAR PREP AREAS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

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