RestaurantLicence 2314120

Subway

2319 W Madison St, Chicago 60612

Latest verdictPassOct 1, 2026 · 12 days ago

Inspections20since Mar 12, 2014

Fail rate5.0%1 of 20 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

Pass85%
Conditional10%
Fail5%

20 inspections from 2014 to 2026 · hover a mark

2014201620182020202220242026

PassOct 1, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  4-204.112(b): observed an oven ambient air thermometer stored inside of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to provide a refrigerator ambient air thermometer and maintain.
2. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  5-502.12: observed the lid on the outdoor receptacle with a hole in it. Instructed to replace or repair mentioned lid and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11: observed no light inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate light in mentioned area and maintain.
FailSep 17, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed black mold like substance throughout interior panel above the ice in the ice machine attached to the self service beverage dispenser in the lobby. Also, observed black like substance found in ice shield and the dispenser nozzle. Instructed to remove all ice, clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice machine is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  4-204.112(b): observed an oven ambient air thermometer stored inside of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to provide a refrigerator ambient air thermometer and maintain.
3. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  5-502.12: observed the lid on the outdoor receptacle with a hole in it. Instructed to replace or repair mentioned lid and maintain.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11: observed no light inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate light in mentioned area and maintain.
PassJul 24, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed an oven ambient air thermometer stored inside of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to provide a refrigerator ambient air thermometer and maintain.
2. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed the lid on the outdoor receptacle with a hole in it. Instructed to replace or repair mentioned lid and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed no light inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate light in mentioned area and maintain.
PassMar 16, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no label on the squirt bottle on the storage shelf in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to label and maintain.
PassNov 24, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean the counter top where self server drink station, also clean the inside of the cabinet below to remove spills and debris
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Must clean and maintain the fixtures in the washroom.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need cleaning in the rear and walk in cooler to remove spills and/or debris
PassMay 5, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean the shelving inside the cabinet under the self serve pop station to remove spills.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed the fixtures in the washrooms dirty. Must clean and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the lights not properly working in the walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain.
PassOct 11, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassJan 10, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassJan 11, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leak at faucet of three compartment sink where faucet meets sprayer connection. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing ceiling tiles in ceiling over walk in freezer area. Instructed person in charge to replace ceiling tile and maintain.
ConditionalFeb 3, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed tcs foods (turkey, ham, chicken) held at improper cold holding temperatures ranging (43.8f-46.7f). Instructed to discard approximately 10 pounds of food products at a cost of $55. All cold foods are to be held at temperature of 41f or below at all times. Priority. Citation issued.
ConditionalJan 27, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed vomit and diarrhea procedure on site. Facility missing sanitizer effective against the norovirus. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Found thermometer located in walk in cooler inoperable. Must provide working thermometer.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Found storage shelves lined with cardboard. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Found no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago certified food service managers.
PassFeb 7, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassJan 10, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of Chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate onsite.
PassJan 10, 2018ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassJun 27, 2017ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior of walk in freezer and cooler, clean prep tables and prep sink to remove all food spills. Clean soda dispensor nozzles. Must correct and maintain.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors in walk in freezer and walk in cooler, floor in rear prep area and restrooms in need aof cleaninig to remove all debris and food spills. Must clean and maintain.
3. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  All clutter in rear storage area must be removed. Coorect and maintain.
PassJan 13, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Cutting boards in need of cleaning. When discolored replace. Correct and maintain.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Interior cleaning to walk in and reach in coolers to remove food spills clean and maintain
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors in the outer dining area in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Clean and maintain.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Ceiling above front prep table in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.
PassJan 15, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to clean under the exposed hand washing sink in the front prep area.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all corners and in the walk in freezer.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to clean the walls in the rear around the sinks/heavy equipment.
4. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  Instructed to have all employees in the prep area to wear a hair restraint.
PassMar 25, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  No probe thermometer available to take food temperatures. Management instructed to provide a probe thermometer.
2. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Mus provide.
PassNov 7, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler and freezer to remove spills and/or debris.
PassMar 12, 2014LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must provided and maintain a splash guard between the 1 comp prep sink and the 3 comp sink.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must seal opening around wall at front entry door to prevent entry point for pest.

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

364×
Thermometers provided & accurate
564×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
344×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
543×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
333×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
353×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
532×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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 2314120 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.