What is Fontano's Sub's health inspection score?

Fontano's Sub has a SafeDine safety score of 87 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's Sub last inspected?

Fontano's Sub was last inspected on September 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fontano's Sub have?

Fontano's Sub has 26 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fontano's Sub safe to eat at?

Yes, Fontano's Sub has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Fontano's Sub

Name: Fontano's Sub
Address: 2151 W 95TH ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 87

2151 W 95TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/15/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Sep 15, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

2151 W 95TH ST, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT OF BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COLD HOLDING PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR JALPABEN PATEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 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
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
COVING UNDER 2 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. REPAIR AND OR REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AT 3 COMP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL ALONG WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ON TOP OF DICED TOMATOES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED SURFACES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR WATER HEATER AND LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED BASEDBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TOP LOAD PREP HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4, CHICKEN SALAD, AND TUNA SALAD.PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELTY 3LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AND 2LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT A COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER TABLES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN ALL DOCUMENTAION ON SITE.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU AT FACILITY WITH DRINK OFFERINGS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT CODE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH BEVERAGES ON CHILDRENS MENU. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

Base deductions−23 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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