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SUBWAY

5316 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SUBWAY has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 10, 2011. The most recent inspection, on October 11, 2022, found no infractions.

3 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 and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 March 26, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 26, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 9 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2020. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2021. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on April 14, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM HELD TOGETHER WITH RUBBER BANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE OVEN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOP ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE OVEN.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the caulk around the rear exposed handsink to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove, clean, recaulk, and maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed the front 2 door cooler to have dirt accumulation in the gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the upper interior portion of the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED KNIFE AND DIRTY(ENCRUSTED FOOD) ON PIZZA CUTTER STORED ON TOP SHELF OF THE PREP/SERVING FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR KNIFE AND PROPERLY STORED PIZZA CUTTER,UTENSILS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE STORED. PARTIALLY BROKEN THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE POP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA,UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER,UNDER SHELVES AND CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PIPE UNDER THE POP DISPENSER LOCATED IN DINING AREA IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO CDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO MANAGER ON 10-2-14,REPORT#1424531 UNDER COMMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP INFORMATION ON SITE.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING OF DISH TUBS IN WALK IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH SANDWICH PREP LINE, AND GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE TURBO CHEF.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN BEHIND BEVERAGE COOLER IN FRONT OF STORE. FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR. REPAIR OR REPLACE.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE WITH HEAVY LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in cooler, must date/label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in rear prep area under shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in bathrooms need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Wall by prep table in rear kitchen prep area not clean, needs cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tile outside bathroom shall be replaced/repaired.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields in front, rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, not clean, need cleaning(detailed), exhaust vents in bathrooms, rear dining area need cleaning.
  15. License

    0 infractions

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