What is Sunny Sub's health inspection score?

Sunny Sub has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sunny Sub last inspected?

Sunny Sub was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sunny Sub have?

Sunny Sub has 48 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sunny Sub safe to eat at?

Sunny Sub has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Sunny Sub

Name: Sunny Sub
Address: 5140 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 78

5140 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 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.

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5140 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60644

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Jul 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 intermediate

14 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED TONG HANDLES LAYING ON PEPPERS AND 2 0Z PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ANS DUST BUILDUP ON COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED TONG HANDLES LAYING ON PEPPERS AND 2 0Z PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ANS DUST BUILDUP ON COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP, FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 49�F IN A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT $50. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41�F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THAWING MAY ONLY OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING COLD WATER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBERVED EXTERIOR MAIN DOOR OPEN AND EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD UNITS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL COLD HOLD UNITS, GASKETS, PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING DUT OT BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GRIME AND BUILD ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT ON COLD HOLD UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPIR LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE THE COOLING UNIT IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN COOLING UNITS ON SHELVING RACKS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLOTHING ARTICLES 2 PAIR PANTS AND SHIRT STORED HANGING ON HOOK ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE, FREEZER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLOTHING ARTICLES AND DESIGNATE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE COOLING UNIT IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN COOLING UNITS ON SHELVING RACKS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LIDS WIDE OPEN AND GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. LIDS MUST REMAIN TIGHT FITED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2578460 ON JULY 11,2023. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 41)OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 49)OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55)FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING 56)OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TO-GOS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TO-GOS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK STORAGE AREA BY FURNACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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