APR 8
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY SANDWICHES.
EAT. 90/100
9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed
20 of 23 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
20 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE PIPE THAT LEADS TO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 132025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GARBAGE SHOOT ON PREP BOARD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 282024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUP LIDS NOT INVERTED ON COUNTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE LIDS AND REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH AND POTENTIAL DRIPS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SERVING LINE,COUNTER TOP AT SODA MACHINE,COUNTER TOP UNDER OVENS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PAPER IN LOBBY NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
FEB 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. EGG FOLDS 50.5F.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 48.0F,47.1F & 49.5F.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO 48.6F & 48.9F.5LBS. SPINACH 51.8F-54.0F. 2.5LBS. CHILI 63.7F.5LBS. BROCCOLI SOUP 51.3F. 2.5 LBS. CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 53.8F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) APPX.27LBS.$36.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.8F IN FRONT PREP AREA. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO REAR PREP TABLE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SERVING LINE,COUNTER TOP AT SODA MACHINE,COUNTER TOP UNDER OVENS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PAPER IN LOBBY NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE CALORIES OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 MUST BE 130 OR LESS.
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SEP 132022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBESERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE CONDENSER.MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDWASHING SING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE REAR HAND HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
AUG 192020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE STRAWS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
JUN 132019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NEEDED BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(B) THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMP PREP SINK WAS LEAKING AND PIPE REMOVED. SINK IS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR PER PIC TOMORROW 8/23/18.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE.
DEC 182017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 18
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER BEHIND COUNTER BY TOASTER OVEN.MUST INSTALL.
FEB 82017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 8
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR AREA OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MAY 42016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 4
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOV 192015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 19
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
FEB 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SHELVES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
OCT 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL IN REAR BY MOP SINK.
MAR 172014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 17
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, REAR DISH WASHING AND DINING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, DEBRIS NOTED.
JAN 142013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 14
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA..MUST REPAIR.
APR 262012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 26
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.OPENINGS IN WALLS IN WASHROOM-CRAKS AND CREIVIES. MUST SEAL.
JAN 172012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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.WALL AREA BEHIND SYURP STORAGE UNIT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MAR 22011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS REAR WALK IN FREEZER, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE OVEN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND RESEAL WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 142010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2010
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 53 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION #34157-13 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS IN REAR AND WHEREVER NEEDED. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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