SUBWAY.

Chicago Health Dept

2421 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

19 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED HANGING INCHES ABOVE THE DIRTY WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AWAY FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRON PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS/CERTIFICATES THAT ARE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTED A PASSING SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE OWNERS OTHER SUBWAY LOCATION AT 2008 N HALSTED DATED 6-3-25 WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OF THIS LOCATION REPLACING THE PASS WITH CONDITIONS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2618109 POSTED ON 5-27-25. INSTRUCTED/REVIEWED MUST NOT REMOVE, ALTER THE SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS POSTED AND MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 27

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TUNA, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 31

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SLICED DELI TURKEY 46 F AND CHUNK TUNA 47.6 F IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS AT FRONT SANDWICH UNIT - CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS (45.4), SHREDDED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN (44.2), TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS (43.5), AND SHREDDED LETTUCE (45) APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS VALUED $56.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT SANDWICH UNIT WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, MEATBALLS AND DELI SANDWICHES,ETC) INSTRUCTED ABOVE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND CITY OF CHCAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES STORAGE FOR PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

APR 19

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR METAL FILE CABINET IN THE REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM INTO A BUCKET INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN PLYWOOD PANELS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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APR 13

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 1

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. WE OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 20

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 13

2021

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, DELI SANDWICHES,ETC.). NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, AND/OR SERVED. MUST HAVE A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2369866, DATED 4/29/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION: #51 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 29

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN RUBBER BREAD MOLDS STORED ON NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RACK FOR THE RUBBER MOLDS TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OD SODA DISPENSER WITH SOME BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PIC ON SITE DID NOT HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SHREDDED CHICKEN, COOKED MEATBALLS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PIC THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ADJUST EYE GLASSES WITH FINGER TIPS, AT LEAST 3 TIMES, AT BACK PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER MOVED BACK TO FRONT PREP AREA AND PUT ON SINGLE USE GLOVES, THEN FOOD HANDLER PREPARED/TOUCHED MOZZARELLA CHEESE SLICES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. INFORMED PIC THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED PROPERLY AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON *MOP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE IN REAR *BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING AREA INSTRUCTED PIC TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

FEB 20

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 16

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #35 CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. VIOLATION #38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HANDSINK. THESE VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 9/27/2016 SEE REPORT#1965327 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AT WALLBASE AT FOODSERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS SLIGHTLY DIRTY,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS

SEP 27

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY,HAM,TUNA,SOUP,MEAT BALLS.ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,COUNTER TOPS,PREP COOLERS,LOWER SHELVES OF COLD HOLDING UNIT,SODA NOZZLES,DRIP TRAY,ICE DISPENSER,BREAD CABINET,WINDOW SILLS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME VENTILATION VENTS.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK

FEB 19

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,SLICED TOMATOES,HAM,TURKEY,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:22 A.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AND REPORT WRITTEN(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLLDING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR CLOSURE ON EMPLOYEES DOOR TO PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR BREAD CABINET ON SERVING LINE.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM HOOD ABOVE OVEN.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

JUL 6

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 22

2014

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 20

2014

FAIL 0 violations

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