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Subway

Chain

3129 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

Aug 10, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Black slimy buildup in ice maker dripping into ice used for drinks.

Key Findings

  • Black slimy substances found on interior water components of ice maker dripping into ice served to customers. Machine was shut down and ice removed.
  • Moldy, blackened caulking observed at the 3-compartment sink and needs to be replaced and maintained.
  • Chipped paint and rust found on wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Racks must be stripped, repainted or replaced.

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 #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection History

Subway has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 78% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 17, 2026.

Aug 17, 2026Pass

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

Aug 10, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Sep 5, 2025Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.