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SUBWAY 28330 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SUBWAY 28330 120 S STATE ST, CHICAGO 60603 Restaurant
September 18, 2025 Canvass License #1474226
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN LEFT ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CAP AT TOP OF FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WATER IN HANDWASHING SINK.
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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RIGHT AND LEFT ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP DRYING ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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 #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF CEILING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CEILING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER IN RIGHT ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER IN RIGHT ALL GENDER WASHROOM 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 DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF CEILING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CEILING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER IN RIGHT ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER IN RIGHT ALL GENDER WASHROOM 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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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections