What is Mr. Submarine's health inspection score?

Mr. Submarine has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mr. Submarine last inspected?

Mr. Submarine was last inspected on January 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. Submarine have?

Mr. Submarine has 47 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. Submarine safe to eat at?

Mr. Submarine has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Mr. Submarine

Name: Mr. Submarine
Address: 1525 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 72

1525 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/6/2025

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #491 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 6, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 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

1525 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS AND SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MIDDLE DOOR OF REACH IN/PREPARATION COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA TO BE LOOSE ON ITS HINGES AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOOSE MIDDLE DOOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AROUND REACH IN COOLER DOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE FILTER IN THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE DISLOGDED, CREATING A GAP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE THE CONTENTS OF WALK IN COOLER ON ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEPFREYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (METAL STEAM THERMOMETER) TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEPFREYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
: 2-402.11--- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11 ---WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED DELI MEAT WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 7/29/23 FAR SURPASSING THE 7 DAY LIMIT. NO EXPIRATION DATES ON ANY SLICED DELI MEATS, PREPARATION DATES ONLY AND SLICE TOMATOES WITH NO DATES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD/PRE-PACKAGED SAUCE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDE OF DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FRONT PREP COOLER FRONT MOTOR SCREEN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED DIRTY TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-3-23 REPORT #2573590 NOT CORRECTED. #16- 4-602.11(B-E)-- RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND RUST. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. #41- 3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#49- 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−29 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
: 4-602.11(B-E)-- INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER METAL PORTIONS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND RUST. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12-- PREPARED BULK SAUCE STORED IN USED OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)-- OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED FOOD STRAINER AT THE FRY STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL OR REPLACE.-----ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11-- FLOORS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE MENS TOILET WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND STAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-27-23 REPORT #2573261. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION #2528572 ON 8-25-21 NOT CORRECTED. #58- 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−35 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

43/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN AND VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOODS ARE PREPARED, DELI MEATS SLICED ON A MECHANICAL SLICER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER METAL PORTIONS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS PREPARED READY TO EAT SLICED DELI MEAT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A DATE OF 3-14-23, FAR EXCEEDING AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 7 DAYS. OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED DELI MEATS WITH A PREPARATION DATES ONLY, NO EXPIRATION DATES AND SLICED TOMATOES, PRE-MADE PRE-PACKAGED SALADS WITH NO LABEL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
PREPARED BULK SAUCE STORED IN USED OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED FOOD STRAINER AT THE FRY STATION AND REUSED PLASTIC OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN ALL OR REPLACE.-----ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE MENS TOILET WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND STAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STOR INVERTED AT THE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. ALL OTHER ASSORTED TOOLS AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2528572 ON 8-25-21 NOT CORRECTED. #47- 4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE. #58- 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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