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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Subway Sandwiches & Salads

5050 N Cicero Ave

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Subway Sandwiches & Salads last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from May 21, 2024 to Jan 29, 2026.
Has Subway Sandwiches & Salads ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 21, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Jan 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-61 F. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER TO DISCARDED 1/8 POUND OF SPINACH, 1/8TH POUND OF SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND 2 POUNDS OF SLICED CUCUMBER ($5) 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

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE COOLER. 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 21, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT BULB IN CEILING OF BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 21, 2024 · Original Source

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