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SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SUBWAY 4606 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
March 25, 2025 Canvass License #2162255
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TAGGED EQUIPMENT ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE THE COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND BEFORE USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER FREE FROM TCS FOOD ITEMS UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE INSUFFICIENT; LIGHT FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE INSUFFICIENT; LIGHT FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections