What is Subway 51581's health inspection score?

Subway 51581 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 51581 last inspected?

Subway 51581 was last inspected on December 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway 51581 have?

Subway 51581 has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway 51581 safe to eat at?

Yes, Subway 51581 has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Subway 51581

Name: Subway 51581
Address: 29 W LAKE ST, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 91

29 W LAKE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/24/2025

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0Excellent

The Loop

Ranked #107 of 871 in The Loop

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6 inspections

Last: Dec 24, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 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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29 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Dec 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED IN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE USE ITEMS FROM INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SINGLE USE ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKING LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN UTILITY AREA. MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT BULB.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2561214 ISSUED ON 07-25-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) #54 - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. DUMPTER COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE TO PICK UP THE GARBAGE WHILE I WAS FINISHING MY REPORT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2501154 DATED 5/4/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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