SEP 16
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY 275.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
2579 N ELSTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 16, 2025 · passed
13 of 20 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jul 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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.
SEP 92025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2025
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C CITATION ISSUED
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
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.
JUL 172025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN
OCT 102024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
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MAR 282022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 28
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 52021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 5
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 132020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.
APR 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM
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
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
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)
APR 162019FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2019
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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 7-38-030(C)
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)
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.MUST REHEAT FOODS TO 165.0F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F FOR HOT HOLDING.COS.APPX. 7.5LBS. $17.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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)
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62018FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
JUN 22017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANATIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 302015PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2015
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OCT 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 12013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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.
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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