What is Subway Sandwich & Salad's health inspection score?

Subway Sandwich & Salad has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Subway Sandwich & Salad last inspected?

Subway Sandwich & Salad was last inspected on May 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway Sandwich & Salad have?

Subway Sandwich & Salad has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway Sandwich & Salad safe to eat at?

Yes, Subway Sandwich & Salad has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Subway Sandwich & Salad

Name: Subway Sandwich & Salad
Address: 2352 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 86

2352 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Pilsen

Ranked #133 of 405 in Pilsen

Stable

5 inspections

Last: May 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

11 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

2352 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Jan

Feb 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN FLOOR TILES REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING/MAKE AREA BRIGHTER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD GUARD.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT STATE ALERGENT CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (ABOUT 3 LBS OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN DELI MEAT) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, DENATURE, AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY PRACTICE INADEQUATE THAWING. A 3 LBS PACKAGE OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL THE PRODUCT IS 41F.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-203.12 OBSERVED THE TOILET NOT FLUSHING IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−34 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med

3 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SOUP AT 128F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE A HALF GALLON OF SOUP, WHICH COST $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, A VARIETY OF SOUPS, AND CHILI) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 50F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS; 40LBS OF FOOD AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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