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Subway

3815 N Broadway

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Complaint

Aug 5, 2026

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.5 POUNDS BEEF AT 54.9F,5 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 50.4F, 5POUDS SALAMI AT 47.5F, 3 POUNDS TUNA AT 47.5F, 5 POUNDS HAM AT 44.2F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 49.8F, 5 POUNDS TOMATO SLICES AT 53.8F, AND 7 POUNDS MAYO/SAUCES AT 59.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 40 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS.FOOD VALUE AT 500 DOLLARS.

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

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.COOLER AT 51.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 19, 2025

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN AT 65.5F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE TURN ON THE NOZZLE UNDERNEATH THE SINK BASIN TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK TEMPERATURE AT 101.F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15--- NOTED PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 17, 2024

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5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 79.5F. MANAGER TURN ON THE NOZZLE UNDER THE SINK BASIN TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. ALSO NOTED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER DISPENSING AT THE REAR DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER ALSO TURNED THE NOZZLE ON UNDER THE SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PROVIDED BLANK POLICIES NOT SIGNED OR VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER: CHICKEN SALAD AT 54.6F AND 49.1F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 51.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.1F.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

NOTED THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 51.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 54.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

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

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

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