Subway
1322 E 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60653 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2109775
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE 2 EMPLOYEE'S ON DUTY WITHOUT THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 5, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS,MUST MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 28, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER. FOUND BEEF @ 56.1F; CHICKEN @ 50.7F-57.9F; TURKEY @ 53.4F; TUNA @ 49.8F; ASSORTED CHEESE @ 48F-49.9F; AND SLICED TOMATOES @48.2F. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15 LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE @ $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE (ELBOW) AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 23, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS NOT CONNECTED AT THE PIPE, THERE'S A PART MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, STORAGE RACKS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET UNDERT THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE AREA BY THE MOPSINK CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 WRITTEN ON REPORT #2268218 DATED 02/20/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -58. 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR LEAK AT ELBOW OF REAR HAND SINK.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 21, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 13, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed ice machine with visible mold like substance(black/slimy substance)severe build-up inside machine, on cover, and water spout portion. Instructed person in charge to discard ice, discontinue the use of contaminated ice, clean and sanitize machine. Serious Violation 7-38-005A
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on site when potentially hazardous food are prepared and served. Instructed person in charge City of Chicago Certified Food Manager must remain on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Manager arrived 20 minutes later with Certified Food Manager certificate. Serious Violation 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 1989217 performed on 2-16-17. Violation # 36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. #41 STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. Serious Violation 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Beverages stored on floor inside employee restroom the is not utilized. Must relocated beverages for proper food protection.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Facility missing required food handler training certification for actively working food handlers. Must obtain required food handler training certificate for all food handlers.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND CO2 TANK AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES BY THE CO2 TANK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTH SIDES OF THE SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA LOOSE; REATTACH SPLASHGUARD AT BOTH SIDES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 13, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 23, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 3LBS OF HOT CHICKEN PATTIES AT 128.5F, 4LBS OF MEATBALLS AT 119.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS STORED AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, LIGHT IS TOO DIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SWEEP FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 29, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DRINK DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 2, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 17, 2011 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.