SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

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1400 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 12, 2026 · passed

25 of 28 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
25 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 18
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

NOV 19
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 14
2024
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

CRITICALEmployee 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).

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

FEB 21
2024
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 12
2023
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 21
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JAN 19
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

DEC 1
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

DEC 8
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

SEP 20
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 19
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

FEB 6
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 26
2019
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 7
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JAN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALOther
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 26
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

SEP 25
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

NOV 4
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE WORN PAN LINERS.

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

PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

APR 8
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 8LBS. $14. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALEmployee 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

NOV 5
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 23
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 11
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

JAN 12
2012
PASSED
3 violations
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED SINK, POP MACHINE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

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

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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED SINK.

JUL 1
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAINAGE PIPING.

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

FOUND MOPS/BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

NOV 2
2010
PASSED
3 violations
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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

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. FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK DOES NOT COMPLETELY STOP RUNNING WHEN WATER IS TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

APR 29
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

ORAGNIZE UTILITY SINK AREA, STORING ALL CLEANING EQUIPTMENT PROPERLY.

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