FEB 13
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
BEAT. 21/100
4406 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 13, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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.
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 OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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 ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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.
APR 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FEB 282024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 28
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN CABINET LOCATED UNDER FRONT ASSEMBLY PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 212024FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2024
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN CABINET LOCATED UNDER FRONT ASSEMBLY PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
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)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWEL NOT CLEAN, SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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MAR 242022PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
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 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTER ABOVE OVEN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92021FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
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
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
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
AUG 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.
APR 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 6
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 112016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 11
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 22015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WALLBASE SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK, WORN, CRACKED SURFACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. PROVIDE SAME.
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