SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

EAT. 92/100

1300 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed

Passed all 10 inspections, but 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MINOR DEBRIS ON GROUND AT WASTE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 9
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER ON TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT HE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CFM ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

JAN 16
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 8
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 14
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 7
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER (NEW EMPLOYEE) WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

JAN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION AND SERVING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVE WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WAS ONLY REACHING 44F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HOT WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK MAINTAINS 100F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED THE VIOLATION ON SITE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK WAS MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

FEB 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVE PREMISES WITH A BIOHAZARDOUS KIT WITHOUT A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVE WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVE BOTTOM SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOLING TABLES WITH LOOSE DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 25
2018
PASSED
0 violations

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