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YOUR CALL

Subway 50886

1234 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
66/100

Mostly clean — 14 of 21 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
21
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-17
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
66/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-17
Failed 1 inspection (2023)
Sanitation issues found across 26 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 26×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-11-17 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Electric fly swatter placed near food prep table, instructed to remove.

2025-05-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Outside garbage dumpster covers are wide open, and trash bags are overflowing. I was instructed to keep the garbage from overflowing with lids closed to prevent rodents from feeding. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(B).

2024-03-22 Pass Canvass
7
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN STEAK BEING THAWED IN COLD STANDING WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WHITE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD TO BE HEAVILY SCORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL OF THE PLASTIC LIDS FOR THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE BROKEN OR CRACKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE LIDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS STRIPPED, MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-08-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLAT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN DELI CASE HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 47.8F AND CHICKEN AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS STRIPPED, MAKING IT HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO BE SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTIAN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2022-03-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-05-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMTHERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN FACILITY UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-05-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED MEAT BALLS AT 118F; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MEATBALLS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND: CHICKEN, TURKEY, BEEF AND TUNA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 51F. ALL COLD HOLMAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. APPROX20 LBS OF PRODUCT AT $70...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLE...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMTHERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN FACILITY UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2020-05-19 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2020-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

2019-01-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS AND CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEANING PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEANING KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CARDBOARD BOXES) FROM AROUND THE SIDE EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-03-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWHICHES(HAM,TURKEY,TUNA AND CHICKEN)AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO B...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SHEVLING INSIDE PAPER GOOD STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE AREA AROUND IT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2016-02-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR CORNER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE CEILING AROUND IT IN NEED OF CLEANING. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND SPIDER WEBS. MAINTAIN SAME.

2015-06-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-06-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. SERVICE LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURE OF 57.3F TO 61.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 48.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMP...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 46.1F AND 48.7F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 3LBS ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES ALSO FOUND AT 47.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATI...

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE.

2014-11-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-03-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

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

2013-05-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA OF DUST

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE EXECESSIVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

2012-11-26 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

2011-09-13 Pass License

No violations found.

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