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SUBWAY SANDWICHES

2754 N CLYBOURN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SUBWAY SANDWICHES has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 7, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 13, 2019, found no infractions.

6 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, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

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 2 times on May 9, 2018. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 18, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 July 30, 2015. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 July 30, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 16 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 9, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE AT 70.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 15 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 69.3F, 10 POUNDS BEEF AT 64.2F, 15 POUNDS SALAMI 60.7F, 5 POUNDS TUNA SALAD AT 65.7F, AND 10 POUNDS CHEESE AT 64.4F.CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 55 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VALUE AT 150 DOLLARS.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS IN OPERABLE DUE TO BROKEN DRAINAGE PIPING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTERS, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVIOR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO AT WHITE LID AND KNOBS AT SAME AREA. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF THE TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE. ICE CHUT AT SAME UNIT WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND CARDBOARD UNDER THE RED CYLINDER CO2 WITH SPILLAGE,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFCE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
  5. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ELEVATE MOPS AND ORGANIZE BUCKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. LID IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO CALL THE COMPANY TO REPLACE THE LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1512825, DATED 12/10/14 #33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL(TUBE)OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. #35- MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL(TUBE)OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING GRID ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT HANDSINK, MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT HOT WATER SUPPLY VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • ON PREMISES TO REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE ICE MACHINE. UPON INSPECTION, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHNE IS STILL NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE STILL ON SURFACES. TAG "HELD FOR INSPECTION" NOT REMOVE YET.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING GRID ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT HANDSINK, MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT HOT WATER SUPPLY VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1353507 DATED 07/08/2013 #33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING GRID ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT HANDSINK, MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT HOT WATER SUPPLY VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
  14. Complaint

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

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