Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Subway
3510 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 12, 2026
22
Inspections on record
17
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 12, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing sign in employees restrooms, instructed to post.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark spots on food shelves, burned out light at walk-in freezers, instructed to repair and install additional lights.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 9, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 6, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 21, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 6, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 29, 2012 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2010 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 30, 2010 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 3510 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Jan 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Subway?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing sign in employees restrooms, instructed to post.
- 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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