NOV 17
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY 50886.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
1234 N HALSTED ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 17, 2025 · passed
14 of 21 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
14 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Electric fly swatter placed near food prep table, instructed to remove.
MAY 12025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
MAR 222024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 22023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 VIOLATION.
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 BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
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.
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MAY 262021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMTHERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN FACILITY UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
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. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSALIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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 COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMTHERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN FACILITY UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CARDBOARD BOXES) FROM AROUND THE SIDE EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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.
MAR 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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 BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.
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.
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.
JAN 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
JUN 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TEMPERATURE OF 40F, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE.
NOV 202014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 21
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 142013PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2013
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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
NOV 262012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 26
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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