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Subway Sandwiches

Chain

808 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

West Loop

May 6, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

No certified manager on site handling food, and no hot water available anywhere in the restaurant.

Key Findings

  • Person in charge lacks required City of Chicago certified manager certificate.
  • No hot running water available throughout premises (water measured at 64.8-65.0°F); handwash sinks and 3-compartment sink require 100-120°F minimum.
  • Handwash sink in front prep area leaks profusely and is not accessible for use.
  • Wastewater backs up and accumulates on floor from 3-compartment sink drain.

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

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Inspection History

Subway Sandwiches has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 6, 2026.

May 6, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Jan 10, 2025Conditional

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

4 violations
Feb 21, 2024Conditional

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

5 violations