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Subway

1449 E 57th St

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Oct 27, 2023 to Jan 23, 2026.
Has Subway ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 27, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Jan 23, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 6, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 17, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BETWEEN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AND OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 9, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 27, 2023

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MICROWAVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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 problems
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD STOCK IN STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD UP OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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 issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source

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