What is Sun-sub & Philly's's health inspection score?

Sun-sub & Philly's has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sun-sub & Philly's last inspected?

Sun-sub & Philly's was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sun-sub & Philly's have?

Sun-sub & Philly's has 34 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sun-sub & Philly's safe to eat at?

Sun-sub & Philly's has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Sun-sub & Philly's

Name: Sun-sub & Philly's
Address: 5542 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 72

5542 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

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6 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) 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

Oct 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF 6 DOOR PREP COOLER 52.9 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNITS TAGGED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER: TZATZIKI SAUCE 47.3 F, SOUR CREAM 47.7 F, SLICED TOMATOES 46.6 F, SLICED CHEESES 49.1 F, MAYO 49.1 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE, TARTAR SAUCE, DRESSING) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND REAR "DR.PEPPER" COOLER SHELVES, FRONT ONE AND TWO DOOR 7 UP COOLER, AND FRONT 2 DOOR DR. PEPPER COOLER SHELVES WITH MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RUSTED SHELVES ARE TO BE RESTORED & REFINISHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON SHELVES IN WHITE TALL FREEZER BETWEEN FRONT HOT HOLD STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE STORED BETWEEN DRY/CANNED GOODS SHELF AND TALL FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DEEP CHEST FREEZERS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LIDS ON THE PREP COOLERS, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRY WARMER, ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SLUSHI AND ICEE MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYERS, AND ON THE ICEE/SLUSHI MACHINE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, CHEESE DISPENSER UNIT, MICROWAVE, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, DISH DRYING RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, CHEESE DISPENSER UNIT, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF, MICROWAVE, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SLUSHIE AREA. DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FOUND FROZEN PACKAGES OF BEEF JUICE THAWING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 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 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE CORNER, AND INSIDE A CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LIDS ON THE PREP COOLERS, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRY WARMER, ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SLUSHI AND ICEE MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYERS, AND ON THE ICEE/SLUSHI MACHINE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH A TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOOR, MUST PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/08/2021 REPORT #2534543; VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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