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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Subway

1901 W 103rd St

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 8, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 3, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

NO HOT WATER FOUND AT ANY OF THE SINKS (HANDWASHING, 3-COMPARTMENT OR MOP) TEMPERATURE WAS 51.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AT THE HAND-WASHING SINKS AND 110F FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FIRST FAUCET AND THE SECOUND FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR (TAPED UP) ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

PIC WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 14, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSEVERD FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED OR ON PERSON. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND PREPARING ALL TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF,TUNA,SLICED TOMATOES ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVING WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, OBSERVED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ALONG THE CORNERS OF THE WALL.. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS BETWEEN THE COUNTERS. 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
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR SUNITABEN PATEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

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, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 25, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

LEAK AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

FLOOR IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Mar 25, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3 LARGE BOXES OF INDIVIDUAL CHIP BAGS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BREAD KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER WATER AT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP ON CLEAN, SANITIZED DRY SURFACE 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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CORNER OF REAR AREA BENEATH SODA MACHINE LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FLOOR TILES FOR THIS AREA 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE WITH HIGHER INTENSITY LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON-SITE.

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, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 2, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA BLOCKED BY BOWL OF PREPARED VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE REMOVED BLOCKAGE FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CORNER OF REAR AREA BENEATH SODA MACHINE LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FLOOR TILES FOR THIS AREA 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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON-SITE.

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
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 3 LARGE BOXES OF INDIVIDUAL CHIP BAGS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BREAD KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER WATER AT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP ON CLEAN, SANITIZED DRY SURFACE 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 issues
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE WITH HIGHER INTENSITY LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source

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