Chicago
21
BEAT

Subway

4406 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
21/100

Mixed record — 7 of 14 inspections passed

Inspections
14
7 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-13
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
21/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-13
Failed 2 inspections (2024, 2021)
Documentation & Training issues found across 12 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 14×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED IODIZED SALT CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF OREGANO STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE CUPS STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE USE ITEMS FROM CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF TILE STORED ON FLOOR AND OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON SODA CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE USE OF CRATES FOR ELEVATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD I...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL SURROUNDING PIPE LEADING FROM GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OPENING IN WALL SURROUNDING PIPE LEADING FROM GREASE TRAP FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

2025-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS, SOUP). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM FLOOR AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE FLOOR HEIGHT.

2024-02-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN CABINET LOCATED UNDER FRONT ASSEMBLY PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-02-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (TUNA, MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIO...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 3RD SINK BASIN. (WATER STILL DRAINS) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN CABINET LOCATED UNDER FRONT ASSEMBLY PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SOUP, CHICKEN, ETC). NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWEL NOT CLEAN, SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2022-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,TURKEY,SOUP,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3.5LBS. SLICED HAM 46.4F AND 3.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 45.3F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY PIC.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 7LBS. $133.(COS)(PRIORITY...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR,PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTER ABOVE OVEN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-06-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-06-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SOUP). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO UTILIZE REAR HANDWASH SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSOR LINE IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2020-11-27 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO SPOTS AT THE REAR DOOR LIGHT COMING FROM UNDER THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING/NEED NEW DOOR STRIP.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2018-04-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SURFACE NOTED ON WALL UNDERNEATH WIRE RACK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.

2017-04-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CABINET UNDER THE TEA/SODA MACHINES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2016-05-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-07-02 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALLBASE SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK, WORN, CRACKED SURFACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. PROVIDE SAME.

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