Subway
35 W VAN BUREN ST, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2458696
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE DUMPSTER AREA WITH WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE RECEPTACLES ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59F-49F, 1 LBS OF TUNA AT 49F, 1 LB OF CHICKEN AT 59F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED ACCUMULATED SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 4, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 17, 2018 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 SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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 while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches, soups, etc.) are being prepped and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked, and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed large gap around pipe under washbowl sink in ladies restroom. Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed prep coolers in front prep area without thermometers visible. Must place thermometers in all coolers in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMS ARE IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 23, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 31, 2016 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.