JAN 6
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
BEAT. 46/100
6044 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 6, 2026 · passed
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section in food storage shelves. instructed to provide more lighting.
FEB 192025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.
FEB 142025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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 MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
FEB 72025FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2025
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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.
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.
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)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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 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. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALK IN FREEZER. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
FEB 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVING LINE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALL BEHIND REAR SODA CADDY AND ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALK IN FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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)
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APR 272023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE SELF SERVER POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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.
APR 202022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 20
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
NOV 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 MEATBALLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
FEB 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FEB 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 7-38-005
AUG 42020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 4
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
OCT 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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 FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEP 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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