What is Subway Restaurant's health inspection score?

Subway Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 84 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 Restaurant last inspected?

Subway Restaurant was last inspected on August 12, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway Restaurant have?

Subway Restaurant has 7 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway Restaurant safe to eat at?

Subway Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Subway Restaurant

Name: Subway Restaurant
Address: 4351 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 84

4351 W ARMITAGE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/12/2022

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #666 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

46 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) 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

May 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

1 basic

May

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE DELI MEAT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM, SHREDDED STEAK, CHICKEN, AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F-49F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM SO THAT THE DRAIN NO LONGER BACKS UP WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SODA SPLATTERS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE SODA BOXES/CO2 TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FOUND PACKAGES OF FROZEN MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA PLACED ON A CARDBOARD BOX THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND OVER 20 DEAD SMALL FLIES ON THE WINDOW SILL IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND A 1/4" GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT PROOF.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/13/2021 REPORT #2498181 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 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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