What is Subway's health inspection score?

Subway has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Subway last inspected?

Subway was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway have?

Subway has 31 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway safe to eat at?

Yes, Subway has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Subway serve?

Subway serves Sandwich cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Subway

Name: Subway
Address: 1608 W 59TH ST, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 91

1608 W 59TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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0Excellent

Sandwich•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

2 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

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

1608 W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL 60636

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

4 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE BLUE DRAINLINE FROM OVERHEAD CARTRIDGES FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 0.5LBS. SPINACH-50.0F.4LBS. SLICED TOMATO-47.8F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 4.5LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES OF COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS,IN BETWEEN CORDS AND ON SHELVING UNITS AT REGISTER,MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/7/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER UNDER OVEN,BREAD TRAYS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REMOVE BLUE DRAINLINE FROM OVERHEAD CARTRIDGES FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT AND STORE PROPERLY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ABOVE OVEN AND IN REAR AREA ABOVE STAFF TABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med4 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

47/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT 57.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OT BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED HAM-45.3F.2LBS. DICED CHICKEN-46.2F.1LBS. ROAST BEEF-46.2F.3LBS. TUNA-46.4F.2LBS. SPICED LUNCHEON MEAT-45.5F.1LBS. TERIYAKI CHICKEN-45.3F.2LBS. BUFFALO CHICKEN-45.3F.2LBS. ROTESSERI CHICKEN-45.5F.3LBS. STEAK-50.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.19LBS. $125.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED A PROBE/INFARED THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS MALFUNCTIONING.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO & EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CHEMICAL CONNECTION AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTTED MANASER TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 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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