Chicago
90
EAT

Subway

1400 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
90/100

Strong record across 28 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
28
25 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-12
Pass Rate
89%
1 failure
Score
90/100
EAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-12
Failed 1 inspection (2024)
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 36×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
2026-01-12 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2025-03-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE PIPE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-11-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-11-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORIT...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED TEMP OF 61.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT 100F. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030(C).

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 48.2F WHICH HOLDS DIPPING SAUCES AND OTHER CONDIMENTS. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW IS HELD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38.005.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

2024-02-21 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-09-12 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2023-02-21 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.

2023-01-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.

2022-12-01 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.

2021-12-08 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

2021-09-20 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2021-05-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB IN THE WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB.

2020-02-06 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT SWITCH COVER MISSING ON WALL NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

2019-08-26 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2019-05-07 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED TOP TO TOILET TANK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

2019-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-02-26 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

Observed small amount of black, slimy, mold like substance inside upper interior of ice maker (above soda fountain). Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed urinal in men's restroom not properly draining (slow drain) when flushed. Must repair and maintain same. Observed hand sink in rear prep area slow draining. Must repair and maintain same.

2017-09-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELF UNDER BULK GIARDINIERA PEPPERS AND RED WINE VINEGAR. RE-CAULK REAR EXPOSED SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON SELF-SERVICE POP MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD NEAR SERVING LINE.

2016-11-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE WASHBOWL AND TOILETS IN MENS WASHROOM, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2016-01-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN PAN LINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

2015-04-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS IN FRONT PREP COOLER 2LBS.SLICED ROAST BEEF 44.8F,3LBS.SLICED TURKEY 43.6F-44.9F,3LBS. SLICED ASSORTED LUNCHEON MEAT 44.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDIN...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE MONEY,RING THE REGISTER THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND MADE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,SODA CABINET AND DINING AREAS.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WINDOW AND SILL IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY VACCUM BREAKER ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET MOP ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP ON MOP RACK PROVIDED TO DRY PROPERLY.

2014-01-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

2013-01-11 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS,CLEAN THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOLERS AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP OVENS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE,UNDER REAR STORAGE RACK AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

2012-01-12 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 AND EXTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED SINK, POP MACHINE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

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. ELEVATE CHIPS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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...

2011-07-01 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAINAGE PIPING.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS/BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2010-11-02 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOLERS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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...

2010-04-29 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, REMOVING EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

ORAGNIZE UTILITY SINK AREA, STORING ALL CLEANING EQUIPTMENT PROPERLY.

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