PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUBWAY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 28, 2025
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License #1272426
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH A COLD HOLDING AT 47.7F. THERE IS A VENTILATION/CIRCULATION ISSUE DUE TO THE LACK OF WATER AT THIS TIME. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. MANAGER RELOCATED ALL ITEMS TO WALK IN FREEZER IN THE MORNING ONCE ISSUE WAS OBSERVED. BY END OF INSPECTION, WALK IN COOLER WAS FUNCTIONAL AND COLD HOLDING AT 40.1F. WALK IN COOLER MAY BE USED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, UPON ENTERING, MANAGER STATED THAT DUE TO A WATER MAIN ISSUE/BREAK, THE FACILITY IS CURRENTLY OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE THROUGHOUT. NO WATER PRESSURE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MANAGER STATED THAT A PLUMBER IS ON SITE NEXT DOOR ACTIVELY WORKING ON THE REPAIRS, BUT NO FIRM TIMELINE IS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE ADEQUATE PRESSURE OF HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. HOT AND COLD WATER WAS RESTORED BY END OF INSPECTION.
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, UPON ENTERING, MANAGER STATED THAT DUE TO A WATER MAIN ISSUE/BREAK, THE FACILITY IS CURRENTLY OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE THROUGHOUT. NO WATER PRESSURE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MANAGER STATED THAT A PLUMBER IS ON SITE NEXT DOOR ACTIVELY WORKING ON THE REPAIRS, BUT NO FIRM TIMELINE IS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE ADEQUATE PRESSURE OF HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. HOT AND COLD WATER WAS RESTORED BY END OF INSPECTION.
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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