What is Best Sub Incorporated's health inspection score?

Best Sub Incorporated has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Best Sub Incorporated last inspected?

Best Sub Incorporated was last inspected on February 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Best Sub Incorporated have?

Best Sub Incorporated has 43 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Best Sub Incorporated safe to eat at?

Best Sub Incorporated has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Best Sub Incorporated serve?

Best Sub Incorporated serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Best Sub Incorporated

Name: Best Sub Incorporated
Address: 3156 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 76

3156 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/13/2025

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American•Wicker Park

Ranked #310 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

6.1

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3156 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

10 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug 2024

3 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE PAN AND PROCEED TO USE PAN WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE SANITIZED AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. THE MANAGER SET UP SANITIZER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND TOMATOES, 2 POUNDS OF CHEESE, AND 1 POUND TZATZIKI SAUCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN PLUG DOES NOT FIT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATELY SIZED DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL. TO ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NEAR THE GRIDDLE AREA WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SERVICE SINK.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High5 Med7 Basic

15 total1 risk factor

26/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER NOZZLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE PROVIDED WITH HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52 F; OBSERVED 3 COOLERS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY DUE TO BEING DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL COOLERS. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 30 POUNDS OF ITALIAN BEEF, 2 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF, 5 POUNDS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE, 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS TURKEY, AND 10 POUNDS OF HAM ($500): PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND PLACED INTO ANOTHER CONTAINER WITHOUT 7-DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER DISPLAY 7-DAY DATE OF DISPOSAL. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF ITALIAN BEEF, 1 POUND OF TURKEY, AND 1 POUND OF HAM ( $25) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOOD IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION ON SITE. OBSERVED 25 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERVICE AREA, DISH AREA, AND OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL INSPECTIONS WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT GIVEN WAS DATED JUNE 21, 2022. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE PERFORMED WITHIN EVERY CALENDAR YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUBBER-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUBBER-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO MAKE SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZER CHESTS AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FAN IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SERVICE SINK.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED 1 FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2563346, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2022, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #47 TO REPAIR AND REMOVE TAPE FROM THE CHEST FREEZER AND TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, #49 TO CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVING, AND TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WRAPPED WITH TAPE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD AND SOIL DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND SOIL BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVING AROUND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SOIL BUILDUP ON RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE/REPAIR. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High10 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SANDWICHES, CHICKEN) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED OLD CERTIFICATE WITH 04/22/2022 EXPIRATION DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE/REPAIR. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH AREA, FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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