What is Subway's health inspection score?

Subway has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Subway last inspected?

Subway was last inspected on January 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway have?

Subway has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway safe to eat at?

Yes, Subway has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Subway

Name: Subway
Address: 5150 W Belmont AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 85

5150 W Belmont AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/9/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #639 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 82/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) 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

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 54.2F, 3LBS OF COLD CUT DELI MEAT AT 50.8F AND 5LBS OF TURKEY AT 50.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 11LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 25

Canvass 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 HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT WALL-MOUNTED DISPENSER NEAR BREAD OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REMOVE HAND SOAP DISPENSER AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND OTHER HANDWASHING AIDS ONLY AT SINKS DESIGATED AS HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS, LIDS, UTENSILS) STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING BENEATH HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING WITH CONDENSATE WATER DRIP AT THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES FROM BENEATH PLUMBING ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE GAP IN CEILING/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN TERIYAKI, EGGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE ELECTRIC FLY TRAP AND MAINTAIN. INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A WAY THAT DEVICE IS LOCATED AWAY FROM FOOD.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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