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SUBWAY

4316 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SUBWAY has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 15, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2018, found no infractions.

4 of 15 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, Cleaning and sanitizing 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2017. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 on August 13, 2018. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 January 14, 2014. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 13 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2017. For example: TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 4-602.11 (E).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. 4-204.119.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PA 100-0367.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2059870, dated 6/8//17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #37 INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. #38 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious violation 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed excessive dirt build up soda fountain, on areas around each nozzle. Must detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REACH-IN COOLER UNDER TOASTER OVEN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.9F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN 53.8F, VEGGIE PATTY 48.4F, AND EGG 47.2F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $30. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(DELI SANDWICHES, CHICKEN 160.9F, SOUP 210F, ETC)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING NEEDS REPAIR
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS, SANDWICHES, TUNA ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITY CERTIFICATE OR ENROOLLMENT INCLUDING PAYMENT FOR A CITY COURSE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR AROUND PREP TABLE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN CRACKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED IT INSTALL DOOR CHECK TO MAKE RESTROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK FOOD PREP AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT STOPPER HANDLE WAS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AND FIX 3 COMP STOPPER HANDLE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SODA SELF SERVICE DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. WORN CAULK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL, AND ALSO AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE WORN CAULKING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHTSHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEA. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 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. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF TUNA AT PREP COOLER-48.9F,AND 3 CONTAINERS OF TUNA IN WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 44.7F-48.9F. HOWEVER TEMPERATURE OF UNITS 38F,40F. OTHER FOOD ITEMS 40F OR LESS. MANAGER DISPOSED OF FOOD COST $42.00 /16 POUNDS CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

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