OCT 24
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
EAT. 79/100
8 W OHIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 24, 2025 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS OR PURCHASE DRAIN STOPPERS THAT FIT OVER DRAIN.
MAR 212025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED HOLE IN DOOR AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.12: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE TSHIRT BAGS STORED IN NORTHSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BOXES OF SINGLE USE TSHIRT BAGS, SINGLE USE ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED IN WASHROOMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN LEADING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN LEADING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVER ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN CEILING NEAR REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL COVER ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN CEILING NEAR REAR UTILITY SINK.
JAN 212025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED HOLE IN DOOR AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE TSHIRT BAGS STORED IN NORTHSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BOXES OF SINGLE USE TSHIRT BAGS, SINGLE USE ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED IN WASHROOMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN LEADING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN LEADING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVER ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN CEILING NEAR REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL COVER ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN CEILING NEAR REAR UTILITY SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT BLOCKING NORTHSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
SEP 92024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
AUG 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT MEAT WITH BARE HANDS WHILE SITTING BAREFOOT ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA, AS DOCUMENTED ON POSTED VIDEO. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES .
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. CORRECTED ON SITE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON HAIR COVERING BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED BOX OF REFRIGERATOR AND OVEN THERMOMETERS STORED ON TABLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED SANITIZED EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. CORRECTED ON SITE SAID EQUIPMENT REMOVED FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND RELOCATED TO PREP AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHAIR AND TABLE STORED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TABLE AND CHAIR FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM, HE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT NO LONGER USED.
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FEB 202024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SINGLE USE NAPKINS AND TO GO BOXES STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE USE NAPKINS AND TO GO BOXES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MILK CRATE USED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF CHIPS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED URINAL AND TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING(UNABLE TO FLUSH URINAL AND TOILET WITHOUT OVERFLOWING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL AND TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM THIS IS THE WASHROOM THAT EVERYONE USES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS(TOTE BAG, JACKET AND MINI BACKPACK) STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS. CORRECTED ON SITE TOTE BAG, JACKET AND MINI BACKPACK HUNG UP ON RACK PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE USE TO HANG PERSONAL ITEMS IN REAR OF FACILITY ACROSS FROM UTILITY SINK.
FEB 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEATS WERE PREPARED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (OVEN) FOUND STORED ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-305.11: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING/PERSONAL ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINER SHELVING. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: CURRENT EMPLOYEE ON SITE IS NOT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED AND DID NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION. ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE) MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
FEB 222023FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEATS WERE PREPARED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN NON-WORKING ORDER. HOT AND COLD-WATER VALVE UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND SINK WAS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY NOT PROVIDING WATER SUPPLY OF AT LEAST 100F DUE TO LEAK UNDERNEATH. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (OVEN) FOUND STORED ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING/PERSONAL ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINER SHELVING. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
CURRENT EMPLOYEE ON SITE IS NOT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED AND DID NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION. ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE) MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 8/26/22 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #:2562811 #51) 5-205.15: SLIGHT LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 262022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 26
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 152021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, STANDING WATER PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DETACHED CAULKING AROUND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 52020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 5
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS IN REAR BEING USED TO CHOP ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
JUN 72019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY/
SEP 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(n) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORIY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEE THAT DONT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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