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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Subway Sandwiches

7549-7551 N Paulina St

Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

Jun 15, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

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, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 24, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 27, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA AT 67.7F; HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM AT 67.9F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 67.6F TO 75.5F.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 67.7F.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 70.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. WATER WILL NOT BE USED FOR HALF HOUR.GAVE THE OWNER TIME FOR THE HOT WATER TANK TO REACH PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. AT 1:30PM HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS:THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEMP OF 113.4F TO 114.6F; REAR HANDWASHING SINK 109.3F; FRONT HANDWASHING SINK 106.5F; BOTH WASHROOM AT TEMP OF 105F AND 104F.INSTRUCTED TO RESUME OPERATION AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR WATER TEMPERATURE.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 18, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS WELDED(ABOVE THE SOAP COMPARTMENT),HOWEVER NOT A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHROOM HAS BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE BOWL AND SPLASH GUARD.REPAIR ISSUE

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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.REPLACE NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING(VERY DARK) INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

WOOD PALET USED FOR TO STORE ITEMS DELIVERED NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALSO REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

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