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Subway

Chain

5131 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Oct 15, 2026 โ€” Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspector found over 100 mouse droppings throughout the facility, including in food storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 100 mouse droppings observed in dry storage and lower cabinets; openings at front and rear doors allow pest entry.
  • Soda crates instead of shelving used to store items in walk-in freezer; cardboard shelf liners throughout facility violate food safety standards.
  • Rust visible on walk-in cooler shelving; cold water not working at handwashing sink in eastside restroom.
  • No food handler training certificates provided for any staff; no allergen awareness training documentation on file.

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 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN AREAS SUCH AS DRY STORAGE AREAS AND INTERIOR OF LOWER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/15/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #38 โ€” 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.

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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Dec 18, 2025Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Feb 20, 2025Pass

Recent Inspection โ€” A brief check-in at a site the city inspected recently.

3 violations