Did Subway pass its last health inspection?

Subway at 5150 W Belmont Ave was inspected on Jan 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Subway?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 54.2F, 3LBS OF COLD CUT DELI MEAT AT 50.8F AND 5LBS OF TURKEY AT 50.4F. MANA

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

5150 W Belmont Ave, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jan 9, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 9, 2026

#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 54.2F, 3LBS OF COLD CUT DELI MEAT AT 50.8F AND 5LBS OF TURKEY AT 50.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 11LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 9, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 21, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2010	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2010	License	Fail	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 5150 W Belmont Ave was inspected on Jan 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Subway?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 54.2F, 3LBS OF COLD CUT DELI MEAT AT 50.8F AND 5LBS OF TURKEY AT 50.4F. MANA
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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