What is Subway Sandwiches's health inspection score?

Subway Sandwiches has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Subway Sandwiches last inspected?

Subway Sandwiches was last inspected on January 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway Sandwiches have?

Subway Sandwiches has 21 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway Sandwiches safe to eat at?

Subway Sandwiches has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Subway Sandwiches

Name: Subway Sandwiches
Address: 808 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 42

808 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/10/2025

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0Poor

West Loop

Ranked #691 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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

808 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

8 basic

Mar

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (DELI SANDWICHES, SOUPS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589824 ON 2/21/24 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (DELI SANDWICHES, SOUPS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE BROKEN WALL BASE TILES BROKEN NEAR THE MOP SINK AND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS BURNED OUT IN THE DISH AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN-UP POLICY PROVIDED BY THE CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN-UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES LISTED ON POSTED POLICY (INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP, ABSORBENT MATERIAL, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, EYE PROTECTION, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE LEFT PREP COOLER INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. UNIT TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BROKEN WALL BASE TILES BROKEN NEAR THE MOP SINK AND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS BURNED OUT IN THE DISH AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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