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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Subway

1768 W Armitage Ave

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 5-22-2026, REPORT #2637302. RECENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 22, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED DELI MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED LETTUCE, TUNA, CHICKEN BREAST, SLICED CHEESE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING RFOM 51-53F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS AT A COST OF $2,500.

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.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 48F INSIDE OF A 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. 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 temperature
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-15-2026, REPORT #2636882. #39--MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM AREA. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 61Other

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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

8-304.11(A) SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 5-15-2026, REPORT #2636882. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 15, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 51F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS TERIYAKI CHICKEN AT 50F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 46F, HAM AT 55F, CHEESE AT 57F, TURKEY AT 54F AND BEEF AT 52F. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000.

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 temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 54F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. 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 temperature
notedCode 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7-16-2025, REPORT #2620671. #39--MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM AREA. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 61Other

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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7-16-2025, REPORT #2620671. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 16, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM AREA.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK AND FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELF.

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DRIP TRAY AT SODA STATION.

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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

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notedCode 64Other

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MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU SUCH AS CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 2, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OTHER SMALL DEBRIS IN THERE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 30, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE BACK UTILITY AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

UNABLE TO VERIFY PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND KEEP ON SITE 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source

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