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SUBWAY 5183

(Also Known As: SUBWAY)

333 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60610

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 1574396

22
Total Inspections
15
Passed
1
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 5, 2025 Inspection

November 5, 2025• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WA...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2025 Inspection

March 4, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING IN THE REST ROOM UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAIN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2023 Inspection

June 28, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL T...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2022 Inspection

February 25, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2021 Inspection

January 21, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2020 Inspection

February 18, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2019 Inspection

February 15, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHE...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2019 Inspection

February 8, 2019• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2018 Inspection

June 20, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed chipped paint on exterior surface of grease trap. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure s...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2017 Inspection

December 7, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed utensils (coffee equipment, spoons, etc.) inside basin of hand sink in front prep area, making it in accessib...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2017 Inspection

January 30, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED ABOVE THE SANDWICH PREP ARE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2016 Inspection

August 15, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORNED OUT WITH DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2016 Inspection

March 14, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTEN...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 16, 2015 Inspection

April 16, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BOTTOM SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD,...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2014 Inspection

August 11, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND MOP THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 17, 2013 Inspection

December 17, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR FOR LETTUCE SLICER MACHINE.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2013 Inspection

January 31, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 4LBS OF MEAT BALLS AND 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 110...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2011 Inspection

November 17, 2011• Tag Removal• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2011 Inspection

November 15, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2010 Inspection

October 14, 2010• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2010 Inspection

January 15, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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