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89
EAT

Subway

1656 W 119th St, Chicago, IL 60643 · Beverly · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
89/100

Strong record across 24 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
24
19 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-01
Pass Rate
79%
1 failure
Score
89/100
EAT
14 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-01
Failed 1 inspection (2015)
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 31×
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-12-01 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE AND A HOLE IN THE DOOR WHERE THE HANDLE IS MISSING (DOOR WITH THE OPEN SIGN) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE TWO LOWER REACH UNDER THE MERRYCHEF TOASTING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM THE BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME SORT OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING AREA IN THE REAR AS WELL AS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTA...

2025-04-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT LINE WHERE SANDWICHES ARE CUT. WORN AND DISCOLOREDWITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-07-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPLLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-12-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Other

27. FOOD ADDITIVES: APPROVED AND PROPERLY USED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS. FOUND THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WIT...

2023-01-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

2021-02-23 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

2020-01-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

2018-05-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NONCOMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SITE WAS GIVEN IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.

2017-03-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COUNTER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE. CRITICAL...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. APPROX 4- LBS OF STEAK AT 48.7F, 2-LBS OF SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 48.7F, 2-LBS OF CHICKEN/RICE SOUP AT 80.4F, 2-LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 45.8F,8-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 49.6F,47.7...

2016-07-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

2016-04-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SHELVES UNDER DISPLAY COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ROTISSERIE STYLE CHICKEN OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2015-09-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

2015-08-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK DRAINS EXTREMELY SLOW IF AT ALL. ALSO, REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS BROKE AND PAPER TOWELS DON'T COME OUT WHEN LEVER IS PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH FIXED AN...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER AND STORAGE CABINET.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

2014-09-30 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON SIDE FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

2014-01-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

Floors not clean under 3-comp sink. Must clean/maintain.

2013-08-05 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-06-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2ND COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INTO A BUCKET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2013-01-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FRONT INTERIOR CABINET UNDER TRASH CAN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER AT REAR DOOR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2012-03-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal codeTOILET HANDLE BROKEN STRING ...

minor Sanitation

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.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT (DUSTY) ABOVE OVEN.

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.NEED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TOP OF COOLER.

2011-12-23 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
2
serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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.REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER.CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL CEILING VENTS.

2011-08-02 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 NEED CLEANING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).

2010-07-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.

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 NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

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. REMOVE BOXES AND EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.

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