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Subway

Chain

5131 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Dec 18, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Front door gap could let pests in; inspector ordered repair.

Key Findings

  • Gap along front door frame poses pest entry risk.
  • Wiping cloths stored improperly outside sanitizing bucket instead of inside.
  • Dirt accumulated along kitchen and prep area floors.
  • Sticky substance buildup on walk-in cooler and hand sink handles; cleaning frequency needs improvement.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH VERTICAL GAP ALONG FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Violation code #41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS HANGING ON SIDE OF HANDSINK SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET.

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Inspection History

Subway has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Standout inspection
Oct 15, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Dec 18, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Feb 20, 2025Pass

Recent Inspection — A brief check-in at a site the city inspected recently.

3 violations