MAR 6
2026
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
5619 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 6, 2026 · passed
15 of 22 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
15 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11---SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THE SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114---OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212026PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2026
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THE SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE FRONT LINE/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP DRYING/STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENT IN THE PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 212024FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2024
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND INOPERABLE, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL PERSONNEL IN THE ALERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM AND GET THEIR CERTIFICATION.
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APR 192023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. STEAK AT 48.3F AND CHICKEN AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2472245 ON 1/4/21 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,MEAT BALLS,CHILI,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS.MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AT SODA COUNTER TOP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA/PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM.
MAY 162019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 16
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE PAPER STORAGE CADINET UNDERNEATH THE SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
JUL 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38 -010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INDICATE PRODUCTS THAT NEED A CONSUMER ADVISORY VIOLATION PF 7-38-005
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSEREVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO ENROLL PERSONEL IN THE ALERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM AND GET THEIR CERTIFICATION.
FEB 12018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CAULKING AT SPLASHGUARD SEAMS OF EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CAULKING. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAY BE USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED STICKY SODA MACHINE DISPENSER NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
SEP 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 28
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
SEP 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLSATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1631781 DATE 02-17-2016(45)OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
FEB 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO RE CAULK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
MAY 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEATS, CHESSES, DICED TOMATOES,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(PHONE, KEYS,ETC.) MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
JAN 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 29
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS.
MAY 162013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 16
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN HAS DUST BUILDUP.
MAR 72012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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.
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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
JAN 62011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 6
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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