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A

Subway

1656 W 119TH ST, CHICAGO 60643

Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
Low
score 10/100
3
inspections on file
25
total violations
3
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment consistently meets health standards with no pattern of concern. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-03) earned a Grade A. Inspectors recorded 3 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.

Inspection history

  1. A
    2026-06-03
    Pass · Canvass Re-Inspection
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND REFRAIN FROM HANGING STRIPS IN PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR SLICER'S ATTACHED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A S…
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND-WASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • minor 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND A TUBE DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE TOP SHELF INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REROUT TUBE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOP IN THE REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE…
    • minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
  2. F
    2026-05-26
    Fail · Canvass
    • CRITICAL 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER (WIC) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAM, CHICKEN, TURKEY, SOUP, SALAMI, CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, MEATBALLS, TUNA, ROAST BEEF, P…
    • CRITICAL 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE REAR WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 49.0F PER METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND TH…
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND REFRAIN FROM HANGING STRIPS IN PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR SLICER'S ATTACHED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A S…
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND-WASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • minor 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND A TUBE DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON THE TOP SHELF INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REROUT TUBE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOP IN THE REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE…
    • minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
    • CRITICAL 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND THE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627760 DATED 12/01/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -38. OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH …
  3. A
    2025-12-01
    Pass · Canvass
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE AND A HOLE IN THE DOOR WHERE THE HANDLE IS MISSING (DOOR WITH THE OPEN SIGN) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR AS NE…
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO LOWER REACH UNDER THE MERRYCHEF TOASTING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM THE BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN …
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME SORT OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLE…
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING AREA IN THE REAR AS WELL AS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOO…

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.