Did Subway Sandwiches And Salad pass its last health inspection?

Subway Sandwiches And Salad at 3946 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Jan 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Subway Sandwiches And Salad?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PR

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 Sandwiches And Salad

3946 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jan 6, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 6, 2026

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MUST BE ON SITE, AND A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKERS AND CONDIMENTS STORED NEXT TO FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG FILE CABINET, WALLS, AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 6, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2021	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2011	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 Sandwiches And Salad — questions

Did Subway Sandwiches And Salad pass its last health inspection?: Subway Sandwiches And Salad at 3946 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Jan 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Subway Sandwiches And Salad?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PR
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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