RecordWell Data

Subway

615 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

24cited violations
1serious tier
9inspections
14tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2703766
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026261
2025110
2024110
2023120
2022120
2021140
2020150
2019130

Inspections

  1. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED WRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS, CUP LIDS, MEAL BOXES) STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH GREYWATER PIPE WITHOUT OVERHEAD PROTECTION IN THE FRONT LINE AREA CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH GREYWATER PIPES OR PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED LIQUID SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, LIQUID SPILLS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jan 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED FROM ACCESS BY WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED WASTE RECEPTACLE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE LINE VEGETABLE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD EMPLOYEES AWARE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION AND BEGAN DISCARDING TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO CEASE USE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED WRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS, CUP LIDS, MEAL BOXES) STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH GREYWATER PIPE WITHOUT OVERHEAD PROTECTION IN THE FRONT LINE AREA CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH GREYWATER PIPES OR PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED LIQUID SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, LIQUID SPILLS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Mar 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to Provide more light output.

  4. Feb 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      Wiping cloth hung on food equipment to dry, instructed to keep away.

  5. May 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  6. Apr 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  7. Oct 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. (LINK PROVIDED BELOW IN COMMENTS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  8. Jun 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TOMAOTES, DELI MEAT, SOUPS, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER-TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND-SINKS LOCATED IN DISH-WASHING AREA AS WELL AS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES

  9. Dec 3, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT'S NOT MET AT THIS TIME. MUST COMPLY.

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.