Canvass
Sep 4, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Shell Subway
3700 W Addison St
Last inspected Sep 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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5 inspectionsComplaint
May 20, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERD WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 24, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED MILK CRATES AND USE APPROVED SHELVING THAT IS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 17, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FROZEN SOUP AND DELI MEAT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CABINET DOOR BENEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK CABINET DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE(S) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 6, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN COVER ON TRASH CAN IN PUBLIC RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source