Subway # 26771
35 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
Strong record across 14 inspections — minor issues only
Last Inspected
2026-01-09
What You Should Know
✓ 5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-09
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2022)
⚠ Other issues found across 6 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
🌡 Food Temperature serious 1×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 1×
Inspection History
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minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2022-12-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
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minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE DUMPSTER AREA WITH WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE RECEPTACLES ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59F-49F, 1 LBS OF TUNA AT 49F, 1 LB OF CHICKEN AT 59F.INSTRUCTED...
serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED ACCUMULATED SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2019-09-04 Pass Complaint ▾
2018-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2017-12-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches, soups, etc.) are being prepped and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially h...
minor Pest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed large gap around pipe under washbowl sink in ladies restroom. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed prep coolers in front prep area without thermometers visible. Must place thermometers in all coolers in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMS ARE IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. MAINTAIN SAME.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-06-23 Pass Complaint ▾
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