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Subway

Chain

400 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654

River North

May 27, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspector found no sanitizer on site and no food safety manager certificate posted.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • No chemical sanitizer was available for cleaning food-contact surfaces.
  • No Chicago food service manager certificate was posted, and no certified manager was on site.
  • Handwashing sink in food prep area lacked soap, paper towels, and signage.
  • No pest control logbook or contract with licensed pest control provider was on site.

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 #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection History

Subway has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 78% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 29, 2026.

May 29, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
May 27, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

14 violations
Aug 6, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation