What is Midway Sub's health inspection score?

Midway Sub has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Midway Sub last inspected?

Midway Sub was last inspected on February 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Midway Sub have?

Midway Sub has 27 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Midway Sub safe to eat at?

Yes, Midway Sub has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Midway Sub serve?

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

Official Health Record

Midway Sub

Name: Midway Sub
Address: 6421 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 92

6421 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/24/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #412 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Feb 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR WITH BUILD UP OF RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA(CORNER) NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATE TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR "WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE" DESIGNATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR EACH SINK COMPARTMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GRIME AND RESIDUE ON WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
O5-203.11 BSERVED THAT THE PREMISES REMOVED A HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD OF ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES FREE OF BUILD-UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED TORN BASEBOARD ON THE SIDE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND RETAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD OF ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES FREE OF BUILD-UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED TORN BASEBOARD ON THE SIDE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SIGNANGE NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE BEVERAGES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEVRED WET MOP STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11 (C) HEAVY BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR GASKETS OF SANDICH PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
HEAVY BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR GASKETS OF SANDICH PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HEAVY DIRT/GRIME ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET. INSTD TO REPLACE BUCKET AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−13 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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