FEB 18
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
1608 W 59TH ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 18, 2026 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 142025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE BLUE DRAINLINE FROM OVERHEAD CARTRIDGES FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72025FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 0.5LBS. SPINACH-50.0F.4LBS. SLICED TOMATO-47.8F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 4.5LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES OF COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS,IN BETWEEN CORDS AND ON SHELVING UNITS AT REGISTER,MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER UNDER OVEN,BREAD TRAYS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REMOVE BLUE DRAINLINE FROM OVERHEAD CARTRIDGES FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT AND STORE PROPERLY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ABOVE OVEN AND IN REAR AREA ABOVE STAFF TABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 82024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 8
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 302024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2024
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED HAM-45.3F.2LBS. DICED CHICKEN-46.2F.1LBS. ROAST BEEF-46.2F.3LBS. TUNA-46.4F.2LBS. SPICED LUNCHEON MEAT-45.5F.1LBS. TERIYAKI CHICKEN-45.3F.2LBS. BUFFALO CHICKEN-45.3F.2LBS. ROTESSERI CHICKEN-45.5F.3LBS. STEAK-50.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.19LBS. $125.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT 57.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OT BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED A PROBE/INFARED THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS MALFUNCTIONING.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO & EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS 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 POSTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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MAR 242023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CHEMICAL CONNECTION AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTTED MANASER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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