Complaint
Apr 10, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Subway
1212 S Michigan Ave
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
THE CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE REMAINS OUT OF COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2610118 CONDUCTED ON 1/7/25. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED 4-201.11 FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 7, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2587964 CONDUCTED ON 1/11/24. 4-201.11 FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12 FOUND IN USE KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY STORE KNIVES IN USE.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-201.11 FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 8, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TURKEY, BEEF, VARIETY OF CHICKEN, VARIETY OF CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65.5F - 55F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN DELI PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND IN USE KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY STORE KNIVES IN USE.
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 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REACH IN DELI PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN DELI PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source