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SUBWAY 1121

2938 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SUBWAY 1121 has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 7, 2020, found no infractions.

3 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 12, 2016. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2019. 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 once on February 23, 2011. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 12 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2019. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS,TUNA, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES DELI MEAT, CHEESE, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY BAG IN A BOX SODA SYRUP. MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE TEA MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, DELI MEAT) ARS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. BOTH FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLERS FOUND AT 46F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS FALAFEL AT 46.9F AND HAM AT 46.4F. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 55.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SOUP AT 59.6F. OWNER ARRIVED WITH A REFRIGERATION REPAIR MAN AND SERVICED DISPLAY COOLERS AND ARE MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 39.4F AND 39.1F. TWO DOOR COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS: IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER OBSERVED SOUP AT 59.6F AND FRESH SPINACH AT 58.2F. IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS OBSERVED PEPPERONI AT 45F, HAM AT 46.4F, ROAST BEEF AT 44.1, TUNA AT 42.4F, CHEESE AT 44.2F, EGGS AT 44.4F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F, TURKEY AT 47.7F. ALSO OBSERVED MEAT BALLS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 136.4F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS TOTAL. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE ICE MACHINE DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST NOT STORE TO GO CONTAINERS UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE CONDIMENT CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP ABOVE THE BAKED BREAD, OVEN AND SOUP. ALSO MISSING SHIELDS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE BAG IN BOX SODA SYSTEM.MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER SODA RACK AND PERSONAL BELONGING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED THE THE FRONT PREP/DISPLAY COOLERS AT TEMPERATURES OF 47.3F AND 46.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. OPERATOR REPAIRED SO ALL UNITS ARE NOW AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND $64.17 WORTH OF FOOD(AS STATED BY OPERATOR) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP/DISPLAY COOLERS: 1.5 POUNDS OF ROAST BEEF AT 47.9F, 1.5 POUNDS OF TUNA AT 46.3F, 2 POUNDS OF PEPPERONI AT 46.2F, 2 POUNDS OF SALAMI AT 46.3F, 1 POUND OF CHEESE AT 45.2F, 2 POUNDS OF LETTUCE AT 46.7F, 5 POUNDS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.4F, 1.5 POUNDS OF DELI MEAT AT 45.1F, 2 POUNDS OF HAM AT 46.5F, 1 POUND OF CUCUMBERS AT 46.5F, AND 5 POUNDS OF TURKEY AT 48.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN BELOW 40F OR ABOVE 140F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CARDBOARD BOXES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  12. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 45F,COLD CUT COMBO AT TEMP OF 46.5F.MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 3.5, VALUE $ 10.DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 39F.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71116-18
    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES FROM WATER RESERVOIR AND SIDE OF INTERIOR PANEL OF POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION".DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED TO PUBLIC HEALTH TO REINSPECT UNIT.FAX #312 746-4240.INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS.KEEP INVOICE AN PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71116-18
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.A STRONG FOUL ODOR IS RELEASED WHEN WATER IS DRAINED, AN OPENED FLOOR DRAIN IS PROVIDED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO CHEMICAL HOSES ARE ATTACHED WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.HOSE ARE SUBMERGE IN THE COMPARTMENT OF SOAP AND SANITIZE, HOSES WERE CUT TO THE PROPER LENGTH. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AND FIX OTHER ISSUE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO71117-10
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER(FRONT AREA).
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.HAIR RESTRAIN ANT IS NEEDED BY EVERYONE IN PREP AREA.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENSER IN THE WASHROOM.

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