What is Super Submarine's health inspection score?

Super Submarine has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Super Submarine last inspected?

Super Submarine was last inspected on October 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Super Submarine have?

Super Submarine has 27 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Super Submarine safe to eat at?

Super Submarine has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Super Submarine serve?

Super Submarine serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Super Submarine

Name: Super Submarine
Address: 1050 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 75

1050 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #309 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Oct 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+37 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Sep 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

18 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING UPPER FAN WALL SCREEN AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPEN WITH NO SCREEN MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND LID OF CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS AND ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND SODA STORAGE RACKS AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND TRIM THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER ,DUST AND BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA,REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BOXES FROM ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2624037 9/18/25.-#38-6-501.111 :STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PLASTIC FOOD LID AT DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,OPENING IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERNEATH DIRT TOWEL BLACK PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG, ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZER, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SAME, ON WHEEL BASES OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER, OPENING IN WALL BEHIND SODA STORAGE SHELVES, AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND BLACK PLASTIC BAG OF SOILED TOWELS NEAR MOPSINK.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/26/25.#60-8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2624037 9/18/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-202.12 : Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind the blade and blade housing. Instructed to clean and maintain. #58-2-102.13 : No allergen certi

Base deductions−38 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med9 Basic

13 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS, SUCH AS .5LBS. SLICED GYROS-98.1F.4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN LEGS-119.1F-121.3F IN FRYER BASKET. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0�F OR ABOVE. APPX. 4.5LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZER, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SAME, WHEEL BASES OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER, OPENING IN WALL BEHIND SODA STORAGE SHELVES, AND SEVERAL DEAD.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/18/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND SODA STORAGE RACKS AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND TRIM THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER ,DUST AND BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BOXES FROM ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2618421 6/2/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-202.12 : Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind the blade and blade housing. Instructed to clean and maintain. #58-2-102.13 : No allergen certificate for the food service manager. Instructed to obtain. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−43 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade and blade housing, Instructed to clean and maintain.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
No allergen certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−4 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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