APR 7
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
BEAT. 33/100
2421 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 7, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 19 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
8 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Aug 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRON PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
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 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 312024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 192023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM INTO A BUCKET INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOODEN PLYWOOD PANELS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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APR 12022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
APR 1
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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 132021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2021
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 292020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OD SODA DISPENSER WITH SOME BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
FEB 202018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 20
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 162017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS SLIGHTLY DIRTY,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS
SEP 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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)
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
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
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK
FEB 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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)
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.
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.
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.
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 62015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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