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

Subway Sandwiches & Salad has a SafeDine safety score of 89 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 Sandwiches & Salad last inspected?

Subway Sandwiches & Salad was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway Sandwiches & Salad have?

Subway Sandwiches & Salad has 24 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway Sandwiches & Salad safe to eat at?

Yes, Subway Sandwiches & Salad has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Subway Sandwiches & Salad

Name: Subway Sandwiches & Salad
Address: 1762 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 89

1762 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #165 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1762 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Oct

Jul 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Feb

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

May

Feb 2026

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED SOILED LINENS HANGING ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS ON THE HAND SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR THE REAR METAL RACK SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED PLUMBERS PUTTY BEING USED TO REPAIR ON THE PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MINOR PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA MACHINE ICE DISPENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SNK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR PREP FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND PAPER USE AS A LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
: 5-205.15--- NOTED LEAKING SODA LINES UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM CABINET IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

52/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 87.9F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND USE THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 103.2F UNTIL HOT WATER IS REPAIRED/PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER ICE/WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE MADE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS INSIDE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS, NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER REAR STORED OILS. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING SODA LINES INTO A PAN OF STAGNANT LIQUID UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM CABINET IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND REMOVE PAN OF LIQUID.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNUSED MICROWAVE ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA IS NOT CLEAN, AND SOME MINERAL SUBSTANCES ON THE NOZZLE/CHUTE WHERE ICE IS DISPENSED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND MEATBALLS IN SAUCE STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT(FRONT TRAYLINE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:122.3F TO 127F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD MUST BE REHEATED RAPIDLY AT 165F AND ABOVE BEFORE BEING STORE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 1, VALUE 15 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−15 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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