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SUBWAY

1 E 83RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60619
39
Total Inspections
10.3%
Pass Rate
35
Failures

Inspection History

Jun 18, 2025

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;35|APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AND CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING ON SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Apr 5, 2024

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK AND THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DOES NOT STAY ON (FLICKERING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, BEVERAGE STATION AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FIRST (UNUSED) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, AROUND THE SAFE, MOP/HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Mar 15, 2024

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DOES NOT WORK AND THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DOES NOT STAY ON (FLICKERING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/SERVING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREPARING/SERVING FOOD.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, BEVERAGE STATION AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FIRST (UNUSED) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, AROUND THE SAFE, MOP/HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF/CERTIFICATE.

Aug 14, 2023

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DRAINS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SAID LEAK AND SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANTIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ASLO, OBSERVED WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE, THE FLOOR DRAIN;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD GNATS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE OFFICE AREA BOTH AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN PREPARING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED 3-4 BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES SOAKING/ BEING CLEANED IN A METAL BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SIT ALL FOOD RELATED EQUIPMENT ON APPROPRIATE SURFACES, WHILE BEING CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ADEQUATELY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 7, 2023

Result: Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|DRAINS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SAID LEAK AND SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANTIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ASLO, OBSERVED WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE, THE FLOOR DRAIN;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE USING FOOD GRADE APPROVED CHEMICALS AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD GNATS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE OFFICE AREA BOTH AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN PREPARING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-4 BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES SOAKING/ BEING CLEANED IN A METAL BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SIT ALL FOOD RELATED EQUIPMENT ON APPROPRIATE SURFACES, WHILE BEING CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ADEQUATELY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 23, 2023

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN ONE BASIN WAS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING SERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SLICED HAM (57.0F), SLICED TURKEY (47.1F), SHREDDED BEEF (45.8F), SLICED TOMATOES (46.2F) ALL MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 20, VALUE $40. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THEY MUST MEET COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREPARING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

Aug 8, 2022

Result: Pass
0 violations

Aug 2, 2022

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO INOPERABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AND ONE HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS OR ANY HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30-40 DEAD FLIES UNDERNEATH SERVING WINDOW, 10-15 DEAD FLIES AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA AND IN WINDOW SILLS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN SURFACES ON EQUIPMENT IN FOOD SERVING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GRIME AND ACCUMULATED BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS/CRUMBS ALONG FRONT SERVING COUNTER ALONG GLASS/WINDOW TRACK, OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVING COUNTER, DEBRIS AND CRUMBS SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND FOOD PREP SURFACES AND SLIMY MOLDY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOUTH WALL COVERING IN REAR PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING WALL FOUNDATION, OBSERVED WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREA, SOUTH WALL NEAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND NORTH WALL OF DINING AREA COVERINGS TORN/PEELING EXPOSING WALL STRUCTURE AND CREATING ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.;;59|PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2561276 DATED 7/26/2022. OBSERVED 10-15 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH STORAGE CABINET AND 10-20 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP AREA/CASH REGISTER AREA, 20-30 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE NEAR UTILITY SINK AND 10-20 DROPPINGS IN REAR BETWEEN EXIT DOOR AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Jul 26, 2022

Result: Fail
14 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT/INOPERABLE LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM BEING USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WITH OPEN LIDS AND OVERLFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE THE RIM AND THE AREA SURROUNDING THE TRASH IS CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LBS. OF SHAVED STEAK ON REAR PREP TABLE AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30-40 DEAD FLIES UNDERNEATH SERVING WINDOW, 10-15 DEAD FLIES AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA AND IN WINDOW SILLS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 75-100 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH STORAGE CABINET AND 20-30 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP AREA/CASH REGISTER AREA, 50-75 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE NEAR UTILITY SINK AND FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN SURFACES ON EQUIPMENT IN FOOD SERVING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GRIME AND ACCUMULATED BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DIRT/SOIL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS/CRUMBS ALONG FRONT SERVING COUNTER ALONG GLASS/WINDOW TRACK, OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVING COUNTER, DEBRIS AND CRUMBS SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND FOOD PREP SURFACES AND SLIMY MOLDY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOUTH WALL COVERING IN REAR PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING WALL FOUNDATION, OBSERVED WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREA, SOUTH WALL NEAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND NORTH WALL OF DINING AREA COVERINGS TORN/PEELING EXPOSING WALL STRUCTURE AND CREATING ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jul 7, 2022

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: DURING RE-INSPECTION, OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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