Chicago
72
YOUR CALL

Subway Sandwich Shop

2825 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-21
Pass Rate
61%
3 failures
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-21
Failed 3 inspections (2015, 2014, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
2025-04-21 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT SANDWICH LINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SPLASHGAURD AT SANDWICH LINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT REAR DISHAREA HANDWASH SINK AND LEAK FROM SAME SINK DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2024-04-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2023-09-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME AT REAR STORAGE AREA

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT MAIN DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4".REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECTS ENTRY

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION IN WORKING STATION

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MULTI USE UTENSILS HANGED ABOVE THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MEAT SLICER WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNER AT REAR PREP AREA.

2022-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 45.3F, TURKEY 45.9F, HAM 45.7F, CHEESE 45.1F/50.9F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $48.00 THROUGH ...

2021-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE DIRTY DISH HOLDING NEXT TO THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR NEXT TO THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

2020-01-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON PREMISES.

2019-06-27 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED UNISEX BATHROOM WITH NO COVER ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.

2018-09-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE, ICED TEA MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT MENTIONED WHERE THEY CAB BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-12-11 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK TO BE INACCESSIBLE. NOTED THAT A STRAINER FILLED WITH GREEN PEPPERS WAS SITTING IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND SINK. ALSO NOTED NO HOT OR COLD WATER PROVIDED TO THE SINK (BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER WERE SHUT OFF AT THE LOWER VALVES...

serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SOUP, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE WAS ONLY ABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF HER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INS...

2016-02-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING ON ALL SIDES OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACKISH MOLD AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE.

2015-04-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-04-03 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE.

2014-11-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-11-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EXPOSED SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2014-02-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

2013-09-30 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS PAINTING.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND ABOVE METER ON REAR WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER PEELING; REPAINT AREAS.

2013-01-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DRAINAGE PAN NOT CLEAN AT SODA STATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND PVC DRAINAGE PIPING BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK.

2012-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT ON SITE WHILE PREPARING A TURKEY AND HAM SANDWICH.STAFF ON PREMISES SHOWED PROOF OF THE IDPH CERTIFICATE BUT NO RECEIPT WAS PROVIDED STATING THAT SHE HAD APPLIED FOR RECIPROCITY FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO...

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT SANDWICH LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN SANDWICH LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

2011-09-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND SOUP STORED(1/4 OF CONTAINER)IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 100.2F(WATER TEMP WAS AT 101.4),ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DISCARDING CHICKEN PATTIES THAT WAS STORED INSIDE THE FRONT HOT H...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND REAR AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS IN PARE TOWEL DISPENSERS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HAND AND DRYING...

serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE SERVED AND REHEATED(SOUP ,CHICKEN, MEAT BA...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SURFACE OF COUNTER TOP UNDER THE MICROWAVE.FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE STORED FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.ELEVATED 6" FROM FLOOR.

2010-07-28 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2010-06-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2010-06-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS, ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AN...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLES. REPAIR ANY LOOSE VINYL BASEBOARD AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP A...

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