SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

EAT. 91/100

800 N KEDZIE AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 10, 2026 · passed

24 of 29 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
24 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13---OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 10
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KNOZZLES AND DRIP PAN AT FOUNTAIN DRINK/ICE STATION TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 7
2024
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 28
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLOCK OF ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 27
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING BUT IT IS NOT BACKING UP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINATAIN

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GASKET SEAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOOSE NEEDING TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE OF THE GASKET SEAL OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX FIVE ROACHES AT THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR NEAR DISH WASHING STATION AND APPROX ANOTHER 3-5 LOCATED AT THE COUNTER AREA ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER AREA WHERE THE MICROWAVE AND THE TOASTER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE FULL SERVICE WITH PROOF OF LOG SHEET PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER INSIDE OF THE REACH IN CABINETS UNDER THE TOASTER AND MICROWAVE AREA AND ON WALL BEHIND SODA BOX STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE REAR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GASKET SEAL ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOOSE NEEDING TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP BY DOOR SWEEP OR TIGHT-FITTING DOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE BLOCK OF ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 12
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED AT END OF MAIN PREP LINE NEAR WINDOWS FACING PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST THE INTERIOR TOP SHELF OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

OCT 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSD HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE-7-38-030(c)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AT LINE AREA WITH WORK DIRT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS CORE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE

MAR 9
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MOP AND BROOM RACK BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPLACE MOPAND BROOM RACK.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER CARBON TANKS DIRTY/STAINED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT THIS AREA.

APR 21
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED THE FLOOR CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 1
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES

JAN 27
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1566289 DATE 8/17/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 11/17/2015. #45 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

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

OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP.SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 17
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINNING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF AND AROUND THE CO2 TANKS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

NOV 5
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGS FROM ON TOP OF FOOD SHELVING UNITS.

MAY 12
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MAR 12
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 24
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE NOZZALS AT THE SODA MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.

MAR 15
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE STORAGE OF CLEANING PRODUCTS AND DISPLAY CABINET IN RESTROOM .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MAR 5
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF THE ICE DESPENSING MACHINE ABOVE THE SODA DESPENSING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-OO5(a) MACHINE TAGGED

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

OBSERVED THE STORAGE OF CLEANING PRODUCTS AND DISPLAY CABINET IN RESTROOM .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

JAN 31
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK,LID AT TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.

MINOROther
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.THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR PREP COOLER.

JUN 3
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MAR 14
2011
PASSED
3 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. NOTED GASKETS ON UNDERCOUNTER COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. REPAIR SAME.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY FAUCET IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM REPAIR SAME.

JAN 12
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility 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 REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA

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