FEB 20
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY SANDWICH & SALAD.
EAT. 86/100
753 W 31ST ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 20, 2026 · passed
17 of 21 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
17 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 52025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NO GARBAGE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR DISHWASING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBOARGE POINTS FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG ON A HANGING DEVICE NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. THE CERTIFICATE POSTED EXPIRED ON 04/10/2024. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN UPDATED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 192022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDEE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 62020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE REAR STORAGE BY THE REAR DOOR AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
MAY 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS NEEDED IN THIS AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS; MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
JAN 42018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FRONT LINE HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 7
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORARE RACKS, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEDRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP AT REAR.
FEB 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
AUG 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ABOVE FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED THE PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING WITH WATER SOURCE NOT SAFE, A BOIL ORDER NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER DEPARTMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
JAN 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME CLUTTER OF BOXES IN REAR PREP AREA FROM DELIVERY OF ITEMS MUST BE DISGARDED.
MAR 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP AND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
MAR 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP AND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
OCT 262012PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2012
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE AT MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JAN 192012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
MAR 302011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG BASEBOARDS AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-28-2010 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REPAIR LID FOR TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND (41) REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,SINK,WALLS,SHELVING RACKS AND WASHROOM SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES AND SINKS AND WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
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