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SUBWAY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SUBWAY 5853 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60629 Restaurant
May 15, 2025 Canvass License #1766064
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTH ON SHELVING UNIT OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND ICE HANGING FROM CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

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