SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

EAT. 100/100

2319 W MADISON ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 16, 2026 · passed

Passed all 17 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
15 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Mar 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 16
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE SQUIRT BOTTLE ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 24
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE SELF SERVER DRINK STATION, ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET BELOW TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR AND WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS

MAY 5
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHTS NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 11
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE FAUCET MEETS SPRAYER CONNECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN CEILING OVER WALK IN FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TURKEY, HAM, CHICKEN) HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING (43.8F-46.7F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $55. ALL COLD FOODS ARE TO BE HELD AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MISSING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST THE NOROVIRUS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND THERMOMETER LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER INOPERABLE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND STORAGE SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

FEB 7
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

JAN 10
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 27
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND PREP SINK TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOMS IN NEED AOF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. COORECT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. WHEN DISCOLORED REPLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR CLEANING TO WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOORS IN THE OUTER DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 15
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAR 25
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUS PROVIDE.

NOV 7
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MAR 12
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 1 COMP PREP SINK AND THE 3 COMP SINK.

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

MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND WALL AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

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