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SOUTHTOWN SUB

112 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SOUTHTOWN SUB has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 16, 2022. The most recent inspection, on April 9, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on April 9, 2026. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 9, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times on August 25, 2025. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. PROVIDED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT HAD FIRST AID SUPPLIES (PAIN PATCH, BANDAGES, NEOSPORIN ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ESTABLISH A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ALL SUPPLIES TO ENSURE PROPER CLEAN UP OF ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE ORDERED KIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS STORED ON SHELF IN REAR WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIRNET IN A WAY THAT CONTAINS LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WEAR HAIR NET
  2. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, SLICERS, FRYERS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR COVER SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN FURNACE ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN ON CEILING.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDER TRAINING.
  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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