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Subway 275

2579 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
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57/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-16
Pass Rate
65%
4 failures
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-16)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2019, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 26 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 26×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-09-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

2025-09-09 Fail Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS CLOGGED AND OUT OF ORDER STAFF INDICATED THEY HAVE OUT OF ORDER AND BACKING UP SINCE FRIDAY 9/5/25 STAFF INDICATED THEY ARE USING SHOE STORE IN PLAZA TOILET ROOM. WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED WATER FILLS BOWL BUT DOES NOT FLUSH. INS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

2025-07-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

2024-10-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

2023-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, DELI MEATS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

2022-03-28 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER.

2021-01-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.

2019-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPX."3/4-1 GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO VIEW AT THIS TIME FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.MUST MAINTAIN .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

2019-04-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC FOOD BASKETS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES ARE NOW REMOVED FROM SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ITEMS AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MANAGER HAD TO SEND HER CHILD TO THE STORE TO GET SOAP AT THIS TIME.SOAP IS NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDE AT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF REHEATING OF FOODS THAT ARE HELD ON HOT HOLDING LINE SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST- 71.1F,81.1F,90.9F AND 2.5LBS. COOKED MEAT BALLS- 107.1F. HAS BEEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 2HOURS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.M...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE TAKEN ONLY A INFRARED THERMOMETER AVAILABLE WHICH IS FOR SURFACE TEMEPERATURE TAKING.MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPX."3/4-1 GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2018-06-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-06-06 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed a black, mold-like build up on the interior portions of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed dirt buildup on the floor under the front prep area around the safe. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

2017-06-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-02 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE IC...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOILET WATER TANK WITHOUT A COVER AT THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER BEHIND VEGETABLE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE WOMENS BATHROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING (LOW PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

2016-04-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE WOMENS BATHROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING (LOW PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

2015-04-30 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

2014-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY RESTORED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTIO...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGULARLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING ABOVE OVEN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-06-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SODA BOXES IN REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING ABOVE EXHAUST HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

2013-07-01 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including floor drain beneath the 3 comp sink.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Remove dusts accumulations from the hood above the turbo chef oven front food prep area and on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms.Also,repair rear exposed handsink slow draining.

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