JAN 9
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY # 26771.
EAT. 100/100
35 W VAN BUREN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2026 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 122023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 12
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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DEC 232022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 23
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
NOV 192021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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 TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED ACCUMULATED SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
AUG 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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 hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked, and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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.
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.
JUN 12017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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