Did Subway pass its last health inspection?

Subway at 69 W Washington St was inspected on Mar 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Subway?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

69 W Washington St, Chicago 60602 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 3, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 3, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,ETC).
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT REGISTER, HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT KNEE WALL NEAR REGISTER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL OVER REAR PREP TABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF TABLE TOP OVENS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 3, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 4, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 24, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2015	License	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 69 W Washington St was inspected on Mar 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Subway?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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