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Subway

Chain

4036 N Narragansett, Chicago, IL 60634

Northwest Side

Oct 20, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Observed sewage backup at women's toilet when flushing making it unable to drain completely.

Key Findings

  • Observed sewage backup at women's toilet when flushing making it unable to drain completely.

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 #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT WOMEN'S TOILET WHEN FLUSHING MAKING IT UNABLE TO DRAIN COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ISSUE ON SITE.

Violation code #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Inspection History

Subway has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 83% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 20, 2026.

Oct 20, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Jan 15, 2026Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Jan 15, 2026Out of Business

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