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SUBWAY

211 W HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SUBWAY has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 10, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 13 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, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 31, 2017. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 once on January 24, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on November 17, 2015. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • 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 14 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on January 31, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 31, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS 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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK WITH BLACK MILDEW. REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LARGE 3 INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN BOTTOM LEFT DOOR. DOOR IS RUSTED THROUGH AND THERE IS A LARGE OPENING. DOOR MUST BE RODENTPROOFED AND MAINTAINED. DOOR LEADS TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK WITH BLACK MILDEW. REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN SMALL FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND FOUNTAIN DRINK SYRUP BOXES AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS FROM VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELF RACKS AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES LOOSE FROM FRAME OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1516079 DATED 1/20/15. #33- INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. #35-MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN. #43-ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45- MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NOTED EMPLOYEES SERVING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER ARE AS FOLLOWS:AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS READING 73.F, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 74.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBING SERVICE.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED ON PREMISES AT ABOUT 3:30PM. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW READING 120.2F AND THE REST OF THE SINKS ALSO NOW HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
  12. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 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 OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CLEAN AND FREE OF LITTER.
  13. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING.
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED FROM TOILET ROOMS FLOOR DRAINS AND HALLWAY DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMING AND MAINTAIN.

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