JUL 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
BEAT. 47/100
1768 W ARMITAGE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK AND FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELF.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DRIP TRAY AT SODA STATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU SUCH AS CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 22024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OTHER SMALL DEBRIS IN THERE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OCT 302023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE BACK UTILITY AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPLATTER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT WORKING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE NEW BATTERY FOR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UNABLE TO VERIFY PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, BHAVESHKUMAR PATEL, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVING LINE HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH BAGS OF CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, STEAK, AND TURKEY DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW. THE FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN, STEAK AND TURKEY IN THE REAR HANDSINK. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOOD WAS REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.
JAN 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (REHEATING MEATBALLS, DELI SANDWICHES) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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MAR 122021FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,TURKEY). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVIICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 46.4F, LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THREE DOOR COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN REAP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING AND FACILITATE MAINTENANCE.
APR 82020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 8
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN PREP LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
JAN 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON BULB LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 72018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE RELEASE LEVER(1st SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
APR 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 11
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP HAIR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 142016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
STAFF /CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND METERED FAUCETS HOT WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF 69.6F TO 71.9F IN BOTH WASHROOMS(MALE AND FEMALE). MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER AT 85F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK SLIM OBSERVED ON INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT.RUSTY METAL PLATE INSIDE THE LID OF THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE ON GROUND, GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS NOT CLOSED,THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER(EAST SITE) WITH GARBAGE IN IT,FLIES AROUND CONTAINERS AND CEMENT GROUND. A LOT OF ITEMS FROM WOODS, DIRTY OPENED BUCKETS,AND BROKEN ITEMS ON GROUND, A TRAIL OF FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE FROM FRONT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES .MUST CLEAN GROUND, REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-11-16, REPORT #1946331, NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTEAD POSTED WAS THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-8-15, REPORT #1454064. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B).
JUL 112016FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2016
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
STAFF /CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND METERED FAUCET HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 69.6F TO 71.9F IN BOTH WASHROOMS(MALE AND FEMALE). MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER AT 85F,TWO DAYS GIVEN. MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP COUNTER,PRIOR TO HANDLE FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK SLIM OBSERVED ON INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT.RUSTY METAL PLATE INSIDE THE LID OF THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE ON GROUND, GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS NOT CLOSED,THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER(EAST SITE) WITH GARBAGE IN IT,FLIES AROUND CONTAINERS AND CEMENT GROUND. A LOT OF ITEMS FROM WOODS, DIRTY OPENED BUCKETS,AND BROKEN ITEMS ON GROUND, A TRAIL OF FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE FROM FRONT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES .MUST CLEAN GROUND, REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
JUL 82015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 8
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DRINK SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
MAY 22014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 2
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 22013FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 2
2013
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
The barrier/swinging door must be removed that separates the subway and the dunkin donuts such that the dunkin donuts have accessibility to use the 3 compartment sink for the purposes of washing-rinsing-sanitizing of multi-use utensils. FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR ACROSS COUNTER.
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