Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Subway
5131 S Pulaski Rd
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Quick Answers
- When was Subway last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 9 inspections on record, from Jan 11, 2024 to Oct 29, 2026.
- Has Subway ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 11, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Oct 22, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
4-101.19: OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD SHELF LINER IN WALK IN FREEZER AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE TO HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11: OBSERVED DIMLY LIT NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM 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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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 issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2645315 DATED 10/15/2026 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. AT TIME OF REINSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN AREAS SUCH AS REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, ON AND IN BOXES AND IN BUCKET. OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE ACTIVITY UNDERNEATH DESK AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE MUST SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/22/2026 TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 15, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD SHELF LINER IN WALK IN FREEZER AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE TO HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DIMLY LIT NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM 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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 18, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH VERTICAL GAP ALONG FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS HANGING ON SIDE OF HANDSINK SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON FLOORS ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF A STICKY SUBSTANCE ON DOOR HANDLE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY TO AVOID BUILDUP OF DUST AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND EQUIPMENT.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source
Recent Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING ON SIDE WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TOILET IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM COVERED IN RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING ON SIDE WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.18 OBSERVED TOILET IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM COVERED IN RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 6, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING ON SIDE WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TOILET IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM COVERED IN RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590917 DATED 3/13/24 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED CONCRETE WORK BEHIND THE MOP SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 13, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE DRAIN OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE DRAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CONCRETE WORK BEHIND THE MOP SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 11, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source