Subway
6920 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2917484
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 31, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, chicken....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark areas where food is stored, instructed to provide additional lights.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 19, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Wiping cloth placed on 3-comp sink faucet neck to dry, instructed to dry away from food equipment.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark areas where food is stored, instructed to provide additional lights.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID COOLER DROPPING BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 10, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY AREA AND INSIDE OF CABINET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.ARRIVED ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,SOUP,TUNA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:17 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY AREA AND INSIDE OF CABINET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591930 4/1/24 NOT CORRECTED .#10-5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP & LOWER CABINET AT SAME,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,CASHIER & COPIER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Apr 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,SOUP,TUNA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS,OBSERVED THEM RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING CREDIT CARDS AND CASH THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES AND THEN MAKING READY TO EAT SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP & LOWER CABINET AT SAME,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,CASHIER & COPIER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND H2O TANKS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 OR LESS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 21, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN THE PLUMBER PUDDY FROM AROUND THE HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.