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SUBWAY

2579 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SUBWAY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646338

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623853

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623516

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS CLOGGED AND OUT OF ORDER STAFF INDICATED THEY HAVE OUT OF ORDER AND BACKING UP SINCE FRIDAY 9/5/25 STAFF INDICATED THEY ARE USING SHOE STORE IN PLAZA TOILET ROOM. WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED WATER FILLS BOWL BUT DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620783

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN TOILET ROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604479

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576670

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, DELI MEATS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553531

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472295

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356561

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285681

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPX."3/4-1 GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO VIEW AT THIS TIME FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.MUST MAINTAIN .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283207

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC FOOD BASKETS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES ARE NOW REMOVED FROM SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ITEMS AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MANAGER HAD TO SEND HER CHILD TO THE STORE TO GET SOAP AT THIS TIME.SOAP IS NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDE AT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 19

    PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF REHEATING OF FOODS THAT ARE HELD ON HOT HOLDING LINE SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST- 71.1F,81.1F,90.9F AND 2.5LBS. COOKED MEAT BALLS- 107.1F. HAS BEEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 2HOURS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST REHEAT FOODS TO 165.0F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F FOR HOT HOLDING.COS.APPX. 7.5LBS. $17.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE TAKEN ONLY A INFRARED THERMOMETER AVAILABLE WHICH IS FOR SURFACE TEMEPERATURE TAKING.MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPX."3/4-1 GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER,SODA NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DINING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

  • 57

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

  • 58

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181351

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY · 2579 N ELSTON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2263935.

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