What is Fontano Subs's health inspection score?

Fontano Subs has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fontano Subs last inspected?

Fontano Subs was last inspected on February 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fontano Subs have?

Fontano Subs has 16 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fontano Subs safe to eat at?

Yes, Fontano Subs has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Fontano Subs serve?

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

Official Health Record

Fontano Subs

Name: Fontano Subs
Address: 332 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 95

332 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/2/2026

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0Excellent

American•The Loop

Ranked #64 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

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

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 93/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Short Form Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

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
MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE UPSTAIRS HALLWAY NEXT TO ELEVATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF WIPE CLOTH THAT WAS STORED ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMLPLOYEE NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREPPING AREA.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER COUNTER AND FRUIT FOR SALE FOR GRAB AND GO AT THE SODA REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL COVING THE IS DEATTACHED FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED TAPE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK HOLDING DRAIN PIPES TOGETHER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR UNDER STOVE/OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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