MAR 20
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
5973 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 20, 2025 · passed
13 of 17 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA WITH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH STICKY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DINING AREA INTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THE FACILITY IS PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, TUNA, SOUP, MEATBALLS) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH REAR PREP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 OF 4 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAR 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 32022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.(NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SAFE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BADLY STAINED VENT GRATE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
JAN 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,SOUP,TUNA,MEATBALLS,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK ONLY SANITIZER IN WALL DISPENSER.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH SANITIZER.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.EMPLOYEE REMOVED FROM SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP FREE OF ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 9LBS. SLICED TURKEY RANGING FROM 47.5F-48.4F AND 3LBS. SLICED HAM 48.6F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(APPX.12LBS. $12)(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN POP/MILK COOLER IN DINING AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMP SINK AND IN WALK IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 232020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE BOTTOM FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR FRONT COOLER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND THE WALL IN THE LOBBY AT THE DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUL 102019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE POP SYRUP DISPENSER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERIFIED MANAGER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MAR 232018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 23
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAY 222017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALK BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR LIGHTS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
SEP 272016PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST COOLERS AT PREP AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MAR 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SANDWICHES AND SOUP AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPETION ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
OCT 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.
MAR 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM FANS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK.
SEP 302013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 30
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE GRATED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST ON THEM.
JUN 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE ICE DISPENSER HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP ON/BEHIND THE DISPENSING CHUTE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CHUTE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE DRAIN UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN IS DIRTY AND HAS A STRONG ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DRAIN AREA AND MAINTAIN THE DRAIN.
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