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SUBWAY SANDWICH

7918 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUBWAY SANDWICH on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629898

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612843

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,SOUP,TURKEY,SLICED TOMATO ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD UNITS, CASHIER AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR,BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611477 1/30/25 STILL NOT CORRECTED.#58- 2-102.13 : STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611477

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD UNITS, CASHIER AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2610947 2/23/25 NOT CORRECTED.#58- 2-102.13 : STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610947

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSIL AT 0.0 P.P.M.(KNIFE)OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASH THE KNIFE WITH A SOAPY PAD INSIDE OF A SMALL PAN THEN RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND WIPE WITH A PAPER TOWEL ,THEN AGAIN SHE DID THE SAME WITH THE KNIFE WITHOUT WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING .INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH DISHES.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD UNITS, CASHIER AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,HOLES IN UPPER WALLS OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591233 3/18/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP .#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.:#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591233

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE ON CELL PHONE WHILE SLICING BREAD AND PUT PHONE DOWN AND PLACED A PLASTIC GLOVE ON AND HANDLED THE BREAD,LEFT FROM FRONT AREA AND THEN WENT TO REAR PREP AREA AND CUT OPEN A BAG OF CHICKEN TO PUT IN A PAN AND THEN CONTINUED TO MAKE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING GLOVES IMPROPERLY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE PROVIDED AND POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569885

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY POINT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. MUST FIND SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549999

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON LOWER SHELF INSIDE OF SODA CABINET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497303

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF DELI PAPER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLICED ONIONS AND PEPPERS STORED IN CARRYOUT BAGS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362456

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362262

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD MANAGER COME IN FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND RINSE HIS HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE LACK OF HAND SINK THAT WAS REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.OBSERVED EXISTING PLUMBING PIPES EXTENDING FROM WALL WHERE A HAND SINK USED TO BE THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300887

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO AS TO KEEP RODENTS/INSECTS FROM ENTERING THE FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOP INSIDE A BUCKET OF DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT BEING USED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283104

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICH · 7918 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A SEVERAL PACKS OF FROZEN BAGS OF SOUP SITTING INSIDE A LARGE, BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER RUNNING WATER (WITH A TEMPERTURE OF 70F OR BELOW), UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO AS TO KEEP RODENTS/INSECTS FROM ENTERING THE FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOP INSIDE A BUCKET OF DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT BEING USED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF TAKING THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.

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