Subway
7949 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2583158
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 29, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED, MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, DELI MEATS (HAM, TURKEY) AND CHOP STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES OR MORE CITATION WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 9, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
BEVERAGE NOZZLES AT BEVERAGE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOILED AND SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT DRAIN PIPE AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: INSIDE THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE CADINETS AND THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/21/22 REPORT 2561060 NOT CORRECTED. 5-205.11: REAR HANDWASH SINK IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER . HANDWASH SINK IS CURRENTLY LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTD TO RE INSTALL IN SAME AREA IN PROPER LOCATION, NOT LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTAMINMATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 21, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. HANDWASH SINK IS CURRENTLY LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTD TO RE INSTALL IN SAME AREA IN PROPER LOCATION, NOT LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTAMINMATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 31, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP AT REAR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP HANS SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 20-25 RODENT DROPPING IN WASHROOM BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND SPLATTER TO WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Not serious
Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2370857 MAY 20, 2020 #39 OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOTTLE POP AND PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM. #45 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS, LIDS, STRAWS, ETC STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. #58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 20, 2020 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOTTLE POP AND PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS, LIDS, STRAWS, ETC STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 9, 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS, LIDS, STRAWS, ETC STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2261531 ON 2-5-19:: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 5, 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE COLD HOLDING UNIT USED FOR WIPING THE TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZE OR CLEANING SOLUTION.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 6, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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.