SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP

2825 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

25 inspections

1. Canvass30 mars 2026

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AND IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
2. Canvass21 avr. 2025

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT SANDWICH LINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • NOTED NO SPLASHGAURD AT SANDWICH LINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. 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
3. Canvass5 avr. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 57. 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.
4. Canvass19 sept. 2023

   6 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME AT REAR STORAGE AREA
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FRONT MAIN DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4".REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECTS ENTRY
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION IN WORKING STATION
   • 43. 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.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MEAT SLICER WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNER AT REAR PREP AREA.
5. Canvass29 juill. 2022

   1 infraction

   • 22. 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 DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
6. Canvass22 mars 2021

   3 infractions

   • 3. 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.
   • 39. 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.
   • 44. 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.
7. Canvass3 janv. 2020

   2 infractions

   • 55. 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.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON PREMISES.
8. Canvass3 janv. 2020

   0 infraction

9. Plainte27 juin 2019

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NOTED UNISEX BATHROOM WITH NO COVER ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.
10. Canvass19 sept. 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 51. 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.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
11. Canvass11 déc. 2017

    0 infraction

12. Canvass4 janv. 2017

    2 infractions

    • 11. 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 LEADING UP TO THE FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS TO BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
    • 21. * 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. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
13. Canvass9 févr. 2016

    1 infraction

    • 32. 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.
14. Canvass Re-Inspection13 avr. 2015

    0 infraction

15. Canvass3 avr. 2015

    2 infractions

    • 16. 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).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE.
16. Canvass Re-Inspection26 nov. 2014

    0 infraction

17. Canvass19 nov. 2014

    3 infractions

    • 18. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 43. 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.
18. Canvass11 févr. 2014

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
19. Plainte30 sept. 2013

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS PAINTING.
    • 35. 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.
20. Canvass30 janv. 2013

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND DRAINAGE PAN NOT CLEAN AT SODA STATION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND PVC DRAINAGE PIPING BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
21. Canvass26 juill. 2012

    4 infractions

    • 14. 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 FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. AT 955AM MR. MEHBOOB JAN MOHAMMAD A CERTFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED H000078837. PREVIOUSLY DURING THE LAST INSPECTION ON 9/7/11 THE FOLLOWING OCCURED: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE SERVED AND REHEATED(SOUP ,CHICKEN, MEAT BALL, SERVED LUNCH MEAT(HAM, TURKEY, BEEF ETC.).EMPLOYEE CALLED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER.MR MOHAMMAD MEHBOOB JAN HAS A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOWEVER HE WAS NOT ON PREMISES. NO OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS ENROLLED TO CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074226-14
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
22. Plainte7 sept. 2011

    5 infractions

    • 3. 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 HOLDING UNIT,WHICH WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 96F.SHE STATED THAT FOO WAS LEFT IN CONTAINERS FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE.INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND USE COOLING PROCESS PRIOR TO STORE IT,ALSO FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE INSDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.STORE OPENS AT 7:00 AM.FOOD DISCARDED POUND 5, VALUE 10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074227-15
    • 12. 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 THEM AT APRON.FOOD WAS SERVED AT CUSTOMERS AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR ANY HAND DRYING DEVICE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.EMPLOYEE STATED SHE AWAITING FOR DELIVERY.BOUGHT PAPER TOWELS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074226-14
    • 21. * 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 BALL, SERVED LUNCH MEAT(HAM, TURKEY, BEEF ETC.).EMPLOYEE CALLED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER.MR MOHAMMAD MEHBOOB JAN HAS A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOWEVER HE WAS NOT ON PREMISES. NO OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS ENROLLED TO CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074226-14
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
23. Short Form Complaint28 juill. 2010

    1 infraction

    • 33. 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.
24. Réinspection de la plainte15 juin 2010

    1 infraction

    • 33. 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.
25. Plainte8 juin 2010

    4 infractions

    • 18. 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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AROUND THE SAFE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MOVE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO CLEAN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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 AND FREEZER.
    • 35. 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 AREA.