Chicago
46
BEAT

Subway

6044 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
6 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-06
Pass Rate
46%
2 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-06)
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2025)
Other issues found across 8 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 29×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2026-01-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section in food storage shelves. instructed to provide more lighting.

2025-02-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE & WALK IN FREEZER

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (BOXES OF CHIPS)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.

2025-02-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE & WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (BOXES OF CHIPS)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611960 2/7/25 NOT CORRECTED #54-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND AND CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,BOXES, TIRES, PILED UP WOOD,DEBRIS BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AREA AND...

2025-02-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSEVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. MEATBALLS AT 129.2F DATED MARKED AT 7:00 A.M. ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $9.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATIO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE & WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (BOXES OF CHIPS)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND AND CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,BOXES, TIRES, PILED UP WOOD,DEBRIS BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590282 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOL...

2024-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS, REGISTER,WINDOW RAILS AT BULLET PROOF WINDOW.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM SODA COUNTER TOP & CABINET FOR SELF SERVICE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALL BEHIND REAR SODA CADDY AND ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND WILL BE DISPLAYED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

2023-04-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE SELF SERVER POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK AT THE 3 COMP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK IS SLOW GOING DOWN AND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

2022-04-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED UNDER DRAINPIPE OF FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND COABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

2021-11-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

�OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN BREAST AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 116.2F TO 126.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM OF 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2 LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AND 4 LBS OF ...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

2021-02-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE 53.0F OF STEAK INSIDE SERVING LINE COOLER AT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPROX 5-LBS WAS REMOVED AN D DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38...

2020-08-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND CORNERS, ALSO CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE RACK WHERE POP SYRUP STORED.

2019-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 57. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE SPECIFIED TIME ...

2018-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PA 100-0367 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.

2017-05-19 Pass License

No violations found.

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