JAN 7
2026
PASS · 0 violations
SUBWAY.
Chicago Health Dept
6718 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
VIOLATIONS
59
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 21
2025
PASS 3 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES IS EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST A VALID CERTIFICATE.
JAN 26
2024
PASS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 15
2023
PASS 3 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR UNDER COLD TABLE, FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ON SITE.
MAR 18
2022
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 31
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SLICER STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES INSIDE CABINET AND EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND POP MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, AROUND OUTLETS IN PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR WASHROOM AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL
FEB 25
2020
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEASONINGS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 24
2018
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND NEXT TO FILE CABINET.
DEC 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLES.APPROX 3-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.7F-47.3F, APPROX 3-LBS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-54.8F,57.6F.COST APPROX $9.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
AUG 3
2017
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS WITH LIGHT DUST; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
MAY 26
2017
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
DEC 20
2016
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE TOP AND AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH METAL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR.
MAY 11
2016
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINATIAN.
NOV 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
OBSERVED 6 BAGS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SITTING IN STANDING WATER THAWING OUT,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED FOOD ITEMS,INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER WAYS OF THAWING FOOD,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-3)8-005(A
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONGB WALL BASE AND CORNERS
FEB 27
2015
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE VTRAP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM THE REAR NEAR,NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
JUL 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY RE-HEATED. CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP-117.4F, CREAM OF BROCCOLLI SOUP -92.3F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY RE-HEATED TO 165 AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH METAL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CHEST COLD HOLD REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA.
FEB 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, FOUND CHICKEN STRIPS ON COLD HOLDING TABLE IN PREP AREA AT 54.1F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
RINSE WATER NOT SET UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CENTER COMPARTMENT BEING USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES)WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, STORAGE RACKS , AND ALL SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND ATTACH COVERS SECURELY TO CEILINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR EXHAUST IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WASHBOWL WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS ARE ABLE TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS IN THE DINING AREA UNTIL SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 10
2014
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, STORAGE RACKS , AND ALL SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND ATTACH COVERS SECURELY TO CEILINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR EXHAUST IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WASHBOWL WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS ARE ABLE TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS IN THE DINING AREA UNTIL SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE.
MAR 14
2013
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
soiled ceiling tile in rear prep.must replace.
FEB 6
2012
PASS 1 violation
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 14
2010
PASS 4 violations
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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND REGISTER IN THE FRONT AND FLOORS IN THE REAR.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND IN PREP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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