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SUBWAY

1608 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SUBWAY has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 21, 2019. The most recent inspection, on February 18, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 14, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 February 7, 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 January 30, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 once on January 30, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE BLUE DRAINLINE FROM OVERHEAD CARTRIDGES FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 0.5LBS. SPINACH-50.0F.4LBS. SLICED TOMATO-47.8F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 4.5LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES OF COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS,IN BETWEEN CORDS AND ON SHELVING UNITS AT REGISTER,MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER UNDER OVEN,BREAD TRAYS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REMOVE BLUE DRAINLINE FROM OVERHEAD CARTRIDGES FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT AND STORE PROPERLY.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ABOVE OVEN AND IN REAR AREA ABOVE STAFF TABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED HAM-45.3F.2LBS. DICED CHICKEN-46.2F.1LBS. ROAST BEEF-46.2F.3LBS. TUNA-46.4F.2LBS. SPICED LUNCHEON MEAT-45.5F.1LBS. TERIYAKI CHICKEN-45.3F.2LBS. BUFFALO CHICKEN-45.3F.2LBS. ROTESSERI CHICKEN-45.5F.3LBS. STEAK-50.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.19LBS. $125.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT 57.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected] HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OT BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED A PROBE/INFARED THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS MALFUNCTIONING.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO & EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CHEMICAL CONNECTION AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTTED MANASER TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  11. License

    0 infractions

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