DEC 4
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
240 E 103RD ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 4, 2025 · passed
7 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 242025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS NOT INVERTED ON COUNTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED STRAWS, CUPS AND LIDS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL LIDS AND REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 42024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF FRONT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS ON SERVICE LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING. OBSERVED SOME DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MINOR DEBRIS UNDER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: STEAK-53.6F; SOUP-52.7-54.0F; TURKEY-51.8-52.6F; SALAMI-51.3-52.2F; PIZZA-52.3-54.0F; PEPPERONI-50.0-52.0F; CUT TOMATOES-50.0F; HAM-52.4-53.0F; COLD CUT-50.0-52.2F; CHEESE-50.8-52.4F; TUNA-53.2F AND MEATBALLS 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE SHELF UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE STATION AND A PAN OF STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AND DUMP THE PAN OF WATER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND TO DISPOSE OF DIRTY WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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JAN 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 150.9) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA (39.2F), HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM (44.5F), HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (68.2F), AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (40.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
JAN 192022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MEAT THAWING AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING CAN NOT OCCUR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PUT UNDER REFRIGERATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS ON FOOD ASSEMBLY LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR CLEANING STORAGE SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING DINE IN CUSTOMER VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2-112-340
DEC 172021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,STEAK, TUNA, SOUP) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER POSTED SIGNS DURING INSPECTION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN REACH REFRIGERATION UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUL 292021PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2021
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. FLYING INSECTS NOTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ARE GREATLY MINIMIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STICKY FLY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 202021FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2021
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED EGGS ON COLD HOLDING BAR AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.OF OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 COOKED EGGS AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HOT WATER FIXTURE ON FRONT HANDSINK DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN OFFICE/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
DEC 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHES AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE POP SYRUP STORAGE RACK IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 62020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 6
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
AUG 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIAHRREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY IN POLICY INCLUDING PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION ON FAUCET AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO PIPE LEAKING UNDER POP STATION IN DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM. ALSO WALLS NOT CLEAN OF POP SYURP NEAR REAR COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLERS . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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