SUBWAY
615 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL, 60661
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (4)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED FROM ACCESS BY WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED WASTE RECEPTACLE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE LINE VEGETABLE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD EMPLOYEES AWARE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION AND BEGAN DISCARDING TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO CEASE USE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED WRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS, CUP LIDS, MEAL BOXES) STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH GREYWATER PIPE WITHOUT OVERHEAD PROTECTION IN THE FRONT LINE AREA CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH GREYWATER PIPES OR PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED LIQUID SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, LIQUID SPILLS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 6, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.