Did Subway pass its last health inspection?

Subway at 1656 W 119th St was inspected on Jun 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Subway?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: 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.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Subway

1656 W 119th St, Chicago 60643 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 3, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 3, 2026

#38INSECTS, 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.
#47FOOD & 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 SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
#51PLUMBING 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.
#52SEWAGE & 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.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS.
#55PHYSICAL 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.
#55PHYSICAL 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.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND THE CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 3, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 14, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 2, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Subway — questions

Did Subway pass its last health inspection?: Subway at 1656 W 119th St was inspected on Jun 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Subway?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: 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.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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