What is Dear Sub's health inspection score?

Dear Sub has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dear Sub last inspected?

Dear Sub was last inspected on August 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dear Sub have?

Dear Sub has 4 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dear Sub safe to eat at?

Dear Sub has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Dear Sub serve?

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

Official Health Record

Dear Sub

Name: Dear Sub
Address: 4749 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 73

4749 W NORTH AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/1/2023

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Aug 1, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Canvass

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND ON PREP TABLES/EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND A DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD FALLING OFF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−8 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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