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Subway

6237 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County

29cited violations
0serious tier
9inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2717854
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025140
20243130
2023130
2022120
2021110
2020160

Inspections

  1. Feb 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Apr 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      LOWER SURFACE OF CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEAKS FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SIDE STORAGE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IS BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS INSIDE OF BOTH UNITS.

  3. Dec 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE AND SPRAYS WATER ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE FAUCET. ALSO, WATER LEAKS FROM THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT/REAR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 20, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.

  5. Feb 9, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. 10 UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 10 ON THE SHELF UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND 40 IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FRONT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP AND THE WALLS IN THE REAR WITH FOOD/STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDE STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

  6. Mar 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED AN UNPACKAGED PIZZA FOR EMPLOYEES' CONSUMPTION STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEES FOOD AWAY FROM THE FOOD FOR SALE FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE MECHINICAL SINK STOPPER UNDER THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE SIDES OF THE SAFE NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

  7. Feb 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR DOOR IN THE FAR LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED A NEW MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

  8. May 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS

  9. Feb 28, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6LBS. VEGGIE PATTIES 48.2F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6LBS.$7.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT 48.7F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT STORAGE CABINET AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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.