JAN 14
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
EAT. 88/100
1611 W HARRISON ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 14, 2026 · passed
18 of 23 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
18 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP UNDER THE FOOD LINE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A TWO DOOR COOLER. CONTAINERS OF THE FOLLOWING: PEPPERONI (54.3F), TERIYAKI CHICKEN (55.2F), ROTISSERIE CHICKEN (53.9F), SALAMI (52.3F), EGG (55.1F), VEGGIE PATTY (52.0F), SLICED CHEESE (55.0F), A BAG OF SHREDDED LETTUCE (52.6F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 23LBS WORTH OF FOOD DISCARDED AT $225. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 63.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP UNDER THE FOOD LINE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 192025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 19
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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APR 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
APR 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10/28/2021: #57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 282021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT TRAYS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SODA CLOSET.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED VIOLATION #57 AND #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION, DATED AUGUST 20, 2018 FOR INSPECTION REPORT #2201165. INSTRUCTED TO MEET COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (B) OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF FOOD HANDLING TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP STATION IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DARK IN COLOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 272016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINETS AND THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER THE CITY CODE TO THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 312015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 31
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 212015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND ON THE SURROUNDING WALLS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 312014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 242014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA UNDER SHELVING AND 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
JUN 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REATTACH VENT FAN TO CEILING IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON CONDENSER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER OF BOXES IN REAR OF KITCHEN BY UTILITY SINK.
AUG 162012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE PLASTIC HOT FOOD PANS ARE CRACKED, DIRTY AND UNSANITARY. FOOD GRADE PAN LINERS ARE USED. REPLACE THE UNSANITARY PANS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE ICE MACHINE CHUTE HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP INSIDE, HAVE THE MACHINE SANITIZED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS PRODUCT STACKED UP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER FAN OUTLET, MOVE PRODUCT SO THE COOLER AIR FLOW IS NOT BLOCKED.
AUG 192011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 19
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
APR 252011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 25
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM; REMOVE.
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