Canvass
Jan 13, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Subway
780 N Milwaukee Ave
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOORS FOR THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.
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
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE PREP COOLERS AND BREAD OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CABINET AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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
8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593755 ON 5/1/24 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579870 ON 8/10/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 63Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
Inspector’s notes
8-404.13 OBSERVED THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN REMOVED FROM THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE, DEFACE, OR COVER THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN. A NEW LICENSE SUSPENDED SIGN WAS PLACED ON THE FRONT DOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 28, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. 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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL VISITS PER YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE HAND WASHING SINK 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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WORKING TOILET ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE 2ND WASHROOM, WHICH IS LOCKED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593755 ON 5/1/24 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 53 - CLEAN THE TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. 55 - CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS. 56 - INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579870 ON 8/10/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 1, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. 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 issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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
CLEAN THE TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579870 ON 8/10/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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, May 1, 2024 · Original Source