What is Mr. Submarine's health inspection score?

Mr. Submarine has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mr. Submarine last inspected?

Mr. Submarine was last inspected on December 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. Submarine have?

Mr. Submarine has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. Submarine safe to eat at?

Yes, Mr. Submarine has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Mr. Submarine

Name: Mr. Submarine
Address: 8502 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 96

8502 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/12/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Dec 12, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

8502 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

May 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SOME OF THE AIR VENTS IN REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MAINTENANCE TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH NON MAINTENANCE RELATED ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (MOUTHWASH) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MANTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
DOOR HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−13 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, STORAGE SHELVING FOR PRODUCE AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING AID (SOAP DISPENSER) LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RELOCATE ABOVE HANDWASH SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (LOTION, TOOTHPASTE) IMPROPER STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
IMPROPER SHELVING FOR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO USE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND FLOOR ACCESSIBLE UNDERNEATH FOR CLEANING
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−19 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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