Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Subway

Name: Subway
Address: 2319 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

2319 W Madison St

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Sep 17, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO THE SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN THE LOBBY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND IN ICE SHIELD AND THE DISPENSER NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED AN OVEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER 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.

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-502.12: OBSERVED THE LID ON THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR MENTIONED LID 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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN MENTIONED AREA 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, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 24, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN MENTIONED AREA 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 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN OVEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER 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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LID ON THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR MENTIONED LID 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, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 16, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE SQUIRT BOTTLE ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 24, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR AND WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE SELF SERVER DRINK STATION, ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET BELOW TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS

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, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 5, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS DIRTY. MUST 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LIGHTS NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR 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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint