RestaurantLicence 2446580

Subway

5040 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 60615

Latest verdictPassOct 1, 2026 · 12 days ago

Inspections17since Feb 3, 2016

Fail rate17.6%3 of 17 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass59%
Conditional24%
Fail18%

17 inspections from 2016 to 2026 · hover a mark

201620182020202220242026

PassOct 1, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 21, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed prep handsink (70f). Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed turkey at 48.1f and ham 47.1f stored in walk-in cooler at improper temperature. Instructed manager to discard approximately 20lbs and $200 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Priority citation issued 7-38-005
3. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
ConditionalJan 28, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (sanwiches, wraps, and soups) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed missing handwash signage a front prep area handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed handsink in dishwash prep area leaking water on the floor through side splashguards. Instructed to repair and maintain.
PassFeb 3, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Must clean and maintain the fixtures in the men washroom.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need cleaning in the rear storage area along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and/or debris.
PassSep 12, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed the front door not tight fitting / gaps on the side and at the bottom. Must provide and maintain weather strippings to prevent possible entry points for pests.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean the inside of the cabinet below the self serve pop machine to remove spilss and debris.
PassJan 30, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean the interior floors of the walk in freezer to remove spills and debris.
PassJan 12, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Interior of microwave oven in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  The soda nozzles in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Leak at ptrap on handsink in rear prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors in need of cleaning between bread racks in front prep area instructed to clean and maintain.
PassSep 30, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean the floors under sinks, prep tables, soda syrup box stand, between walk in freezer and wall and under storage shelves in rear storage room.
2. 58
  Allergen training as required
  The manager on duty has no allergen training certificate; instructed her to obtain a food allergen training certificate.
PassJun 9, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassJan 16, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed faucet on rear hand washing sink wrapped with duct tape. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings around pipe fittings under 3-compartment sink and electrical outlet inside cabinet under front hand washing sink, missing and loose baseboards along wall near front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, along baseboards in all areas.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter inside rear toilet room/storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unuesd articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training available for all certified manager on site. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers.
FailJan 9, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed chili 57.1f and cheese 55.4f stored in reach-in cooler at improper temperature. Instructed manager to discard approximately 40lbs and $70 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Priority citation issued 7-38-005
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter not maintaining proper temperature 53.2f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 41f or below. Reach-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority citation issued 7-38-005
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves under front hot and cold holding units, 20 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under front hand washing sink, 20 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under self-service beverage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor inside unused toilet room/storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floors and corners in office. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed debris on shelving units under sandwich prep cooler and interior of cabinets in prep and beverage areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed faucet on rear hand washing sink wrapped with duct tape. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter inside rear toilet room/storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unuesd articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings around pipe fittings under 3-compartment sink and electrical outlet inside cabinet under front hand washing sink, missing and loose baseboards along wall near front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, along baseboards in all areas.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training available for all certified manager on site. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers.
PassMar 29, 2019Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Must provide food handler training as required.
ConditionalFeb 28, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  No person in charge present. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no person in charge with and original and valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate as required. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels in employees wash room for proper hand drying. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
4. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Noted the following tcs food items(meatballs 114-124f and chicken breast 102-119f) in hot holding unit at customer service line not meeting required temperature of 135f or higher. Employee voluntarily removed and discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Estimated wt. And value.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Repair leak at faucet of rear hand wash sink.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean floor at front service line of food debris.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Remove clutter and unnecessary articles in customer washroom. Organize and maintain at all times.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Must provide food handler training as required.
ConditionalSep 6, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-201.11 observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.12 (a-d) observed hand sink in employee restroom area not stocked with paper towels. Informed food handler paper towels must be available at hand sink at all time. Food handler obtain paper towels for hand sink at time of inspection.priority foundation 7-38-030(c)no citation issued
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.11 observed hand sink in prep area, employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed food handler hand soap must be available at hand sink at all time. Food handler obtain hand soap for hand sink at time of inspection.priority foundation 7-38-030(c)citation issued
5. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed food not meeting require temperature of 41 degrees of below in rear prep kitchen area. Food sitting out on cart from yesterday. Meat balls at 56.7 degrees, chicken at 58.5 dgerees f, black bean patty 68.7 degrees, etc. Food handler voluntary discarded food items not in temperature. Approx. 20 pounds $250. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
6. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  3-501.13 observed food temperature control for safety (tcs) food on cart above 41 degrees f. Person in charge (pic) stated food was left out lastnight to thaw. Pic voluntary discarded food items out of temprature.
7. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  4-203.12 observed facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers/freezer for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 (b) observed hand sink faucet in disrepair in employee restroom. Must repair and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.16 observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a position that allows air-dry without soiling and pest harborage.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.
ConditionalFeb 7, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  Observed cooked chicken breast displayed for service at improper temperature 118.5f in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard aproximately 5lbs and $20 of chicken. All hot food must maintain 140f or above during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean all shelves under prep table and front counter areas.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Replace damaged floor tiles near 3-compartment sink.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Seal openings along baseboards near 3-compartment sink. Clean ceiling tiles near ventilation hood in prep area. Properly secue ventilation fan in customer washroom.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
PassFeb 16, 2016License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must replace excessively rusted lid at the three compartment sink grease trap.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must repair ventilation in the customer washroom along the rear wall in the dining area.
FailFeb 3, 2016LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  Reach in cooler not on and operating. Must have all refrigeration units on and operating to verify proper temperature.
2. 11
  Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
  Must install a hand sink in the rear prep and dish washing area.
3. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must replace excessively rusted lid at the three compartment sink grease trap.
4. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean vent covers, toilets, prep surfaces, sinks, light shields and all equipment and fixtures as needed.
5. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors in prep and dish washing areas.
6. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must provide a back flow device at the soda dispenser, the ice machine and the mop sink or provide proof of installation. Must repair worn hot water handle at the three compartment sink. Must repair ventilation in the customer washroom along the rear wall in the dining area.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5512×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
107×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
516×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
584×
Allergen training as required
223×
Proper cold holding temperatures
23×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
493×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2446580 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.