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SUBWAY SANDWICHES

500 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SUBWAY SANDWICHES 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
2537953

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268411

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135265

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight orange, slimy, mold like substance build up, on interior surface of front ice/beverage dispensing machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing light shield cover in walk in cooler unit. Instructed manager to provide. Observed stained ceiling tile in middle of dinning room floor. Instructed manager to find source, repair and replace ceiling tile. Maintain at all times.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment wash sink, at twist value. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028358

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found excessive dust accumulation on fan cover on ceiling of walk in cooler. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Found small amount of orange, slimy, mold like substances inside upper interior or 2 ice machines. Found small amount of black, mold-like substance on hose of upper interior of ice machine in rear of dining room. Must remove all substances, detail clean and sanitize machines. Must maintain all.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978700

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER SPIGOT ON THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BUILT IN THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1771019

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591785

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467575

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER THE PREP COOLERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE FRONT REGISTER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199547

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 9-29-14 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY FOUND IN BINDER WITH INSPECTION REPORT AND OLD SUMMARY REPORT FROM MARCH 28, 2014 WAS POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE THRESHOLD AND THE GASKET OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD AND GASKET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING BETWEEN OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439568

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHEESE PIZZA, TUNA, FALAFEL AND CUT VEGETABLES) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHEESE PIZZA, TUNA, FALAFEL AND CUT VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F-49.3F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 13LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ATTACHED TO THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE SPACE WITH 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT. STORAGE SPACE IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED AND CDPH COULD NOT GAIN ENTRY PAST THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE STORAGE SPACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE THRESHOLD AND THE GASKET OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD AND GASKET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING BETWEEN OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND UNSHIELDED LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A WET MOP SITTING INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467212

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOLERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369918

Location recorded for this inspection · SUBWAY SANDWICHES · 500 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER CHUTES AT BOTH SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER COUNTER OF COLD HOLDING FOOD LINES TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS, IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED AND FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

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145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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