What is Best Sub's health inspection score?

Best Sub has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Best Sub last inspected?

Best Sub was last inspected on April 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Best Sub have?

Best Sub has 33 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Best Sub safe to eat at?

Best Sub has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Best Sub serve?

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

Official Health Record

Best Sub

Name: Best Sub
Address: 2653 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 46

2653 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/29/2026

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0Poor

American•Logan Square

Ranked #580 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Apr 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-27 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 50/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (46/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

13 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High6 Med

7 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High7 Med

8 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No sanitizer solution test strip on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Broken floor tiles in rear prep kitchen, Instructed to repair and maintain.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLUTTER AT OFFICE AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT/TOOLS)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLUTTER AT OFFICE AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT/TOOLS)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-5-23 INSPECTION# 2586311.VIOLATION 47. ALL OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAVE THE PLASTIC INSIDE OF THE DOOR DUCT TAPED AND HAVE EXPOSED INSULATION AND WIRING INSIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN CHEST FREEZERS. VIOLATION 55. REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA AROUND THE PREP COOLERS VIOLATION 57. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE STATED VIOLATIONS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 ALL OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAVE THE PLASTIC INSIDE OF THE DOOR DUCT TAPED AND HAVE EXPOSED INSULATION AND WIRING INSIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN CHEST FREEZERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, 7UP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, KNIFE RACK, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, AND THE CHEST FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA AROUND THE PREP COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT BOUGHT PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDED THEM AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, OFFICE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAVE THE PLASTIC INSIDE OF THE DOOR DUCT TAPED AND HAVE EXPOSED INSULATION AND WIRING INSIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN CHEST FREEZERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, 7UP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, KNIFE RACK, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, AND THE CHEST FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA AROUND THE PREP COOLERS. REPAIR THE LARGE GAP IN THE WALL AT THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−30 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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