SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

EAT. 90/100

6237 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed

7 of 9 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 10
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LOWER SURFACE OF CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEAKS FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SIDE STORAGE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IS BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS INSIDE OF BOTH UNITS.

DEC 23
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE AND SPRAYS WATER ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE FAUCET. ALSO, WATER LEAKS FROM THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT/REAR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.

FEB 9
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. 10 UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 10 ON THE SHELF UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND 40 IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FRONT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP AND THE WALLS IN THE REAR WITH FOOD/STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDE STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

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MAR 13
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED AN UNPACKAGED PIZZA FOR EMPLOYEES' CONSUMPTION STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEES FOOD AWAY FROM THE FOOD FOR SALE FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE MECHINICAL SINK STOPPER UNDER THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE SIDES OF THE SAFE NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

FEB 7
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR DOOR IN THE FAR LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A NEW MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 5
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS

FEB 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6LBS. VEGGIE PATTIES 48.2F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6LBS.$7.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT 48.7F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT STORAGE CABINET AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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