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SUBWAY #44541

211 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SUBWAY #44541 has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 19, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 18, 2020, found no infractions.

2 of 20 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 October 28, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 October 28, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 20 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2018. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR CARDBOARD BOXES, POP , ETC. MUST MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT ON SITE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED THAT BOX WITH SPINACH WAS OPENED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR BY FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCH OF THE FLOOR
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
    • 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.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER LID OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN WITH GARBAGE, TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN AREA. KEEP GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND 20- 8 OZ ( APPROX 10-LBS) OF LOWFAT MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 57.8F TO 60.0F INSIDE OF FRONT COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN MILK AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL MILK REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI. COST APPROX $ 15.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 1- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR.
  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Found small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on the underside of ice dispenser, inside the upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Found cracked tile on floor in front of 2 door cooler, in rear kitchen. Must repair and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Found ceiling vent hanging from ceiling in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found faucet in ladies room leaking. Must repair and maintain same.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY(FAILED SUMMARY) NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DATED 2-17-2016 FROM REPORT # 1950592.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED BROKEN,MISSING TILES AT LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO GARBAGE.MUST REPAIR.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER UNDER TOASTER OVEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW,-CDI.COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. APPROX 3 LBS OF TUNA AT 45.8F,1-LB ROAST BEEF AT 47.3F,6 LBS OF TURKEY AT 45.7F, 45.0F, APPROX 5 LBS OF STEAK AT 48.5F,CHICKEN-53.0F,45.0F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGERS AND DISCARDED AT APPROX 15-LBS/COST $ 65.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 28-LIVE INSECTS,(GNATS) THRU-OUT PREP AREAS ON WALLS, STORAGE SUPPLY BOXES AND FLYING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WALLS. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED BROKEN,MISSING TILES AT LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO GARBAGE.MUST REPAIR.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOM DOOR ENTRANCE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT LARGE FRONT WINDOWS SILLS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK WHERE IT MEETS WITH CAULKING TO THE LEFT OF THE LARGE FAUCET TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMLATION AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS AND AT THE SERVICE LINE ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND AT FRONT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS COATS, BAGS AND BACKPACKS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER AREA IN THE BACK IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST KEEP CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVEN ARE DUSTY, MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 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. FRONT PREP LINE CUTTING BOARD (IN FRONT OF MEATBALLS) SURFACE WITH DISCOLORED PITS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 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. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND TOMATOE PREP TABLE (REAR PREP). MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
  20. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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. Must fix splash guard to the left of prep sink in rear prep area, & to the right of rear handsink.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Fan guards of walk-in cooler, with dust build-up must be cleaned.
    • 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. .Floors of walk-in cooler need detailed cleaning, due to food debris/dirt
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Dusty bathroom vents must be kept clean.

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