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SUBWAY

1656 W 119TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUBWAY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637901

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND REFRAIN FROM HANGING STRIPS IN PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR SLICER'S ATTACHED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND-WASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND A TUBE DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE TOP SHELF INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REROUT TUBE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOP IN THE REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637385

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER (WIC) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAM, CHICKEN, TURKEY, SOUP, SALAMI, CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, MEATBALLS, TUNA, ROAST BEEF, PEPPERONI, COLD CUT COMBO AND STEAK WERE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.5F TO 49.8F, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 200LBS. VALUED AT $2,000. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED OF BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORTIY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE REAR WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 49.0F PER METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND REFRAIN FROM HANGING STRIPS IN PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR SLICER'S ATTACHED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND-WASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND A TUBE DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE TOP SHELF INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REROUT TUBE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOP IN THE REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND THE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627760 DATED 12/01/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -38. OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE AND A HOLE IN THE DOOR WHERE THE HANDLE IS MISSING (DOOR WITH THE OPEN SIGN) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY. -47. OBSERVED THE TWO LOWER REACH UNDER THE MERRYCHEF TOASTING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM THE BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -47. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME SORT OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -49. OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -55. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING AREA IN THE REAR AS WELL AS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627760

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE AND A HOLE IN THE DOOR WHERE THE HANDLE IS MISSING (DOOR WITH THE OPEN SIGN) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO LOWER REACH UNDER THE MERRYCHEF TOASTING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM THE BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME SORT OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING AREA IN THE REAR AS WELL AS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615294

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT LINE WHERE SANDWICHES ARE CUT. WORN AND DISCOLOREDWITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596841

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPLLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586493

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 27

    FOOD ADDITIVES: APPROVED AND PROPERLY USED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS. FOUND THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE REAR PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569186

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485078

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356398

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261689

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169709

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NONCOMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SITE WAS GIVEN IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995471

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 1656 W 119TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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