What is Subway's health inspection score?

Subway has a SafeDine safety score of 94 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 March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway have?

Subway has 32 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 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Subway

Name: Subway
Address: 3601 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 94

3601 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #64 of 551 in North Center

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

3601 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

9 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 78.9F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT AALL TIMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED WATER DRIPPING ON THE WALL FROM THE HEATING UNIT AND CREATING A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High3 Med5 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, ROAST BEEF, TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN, TURKEY, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND FRONT PREP LINE COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F) AND A PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F (BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR. THE SAID (2) COOLERS IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. MEATBALLS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 109.3F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, HOT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOODS. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS 10 LBS TOTAL WEIGHT $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY IN FRONT PREP LINE COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F), NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: TUNA SALAD AT 46.9 F, CHICKEN STRIPS AT 44.7F,TURKEY 54.8F, COLD CUT TURKEY 46.8F, ROAST BEEF AT 64.2F, HAM AT 50.2F, SALAMI/PEPPERONI AT 52.1F, 53.8F, HAM 51.7F, SLICED CHEESE AT 48.5F, COOKED EGGS AT 59.5F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 62.1F, BUFFALO CHICKEN AT 49.8 F, SLICED CUCUMBER AT 46.5F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL WEIGHT 32 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0 AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med4 Basic

9 total3 risk factors

32/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PIC WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH ALL EMPLOYEES SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (7-38-010), CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.7 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID COOLER MAINTAIN A MININUM OF 41.0 F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION (7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED FRONT PREP LINE COOLER WITH IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA (51.5 F), CHICKEN STRIPS (47.4 F ),TURKEY (51.0 F), COLD CUT TURKEY (57.0 F), ROAST BEEF (54.3 F), DELI MEAT (50.9 F), SALAMI/PEPPERONI (58.2 F), HAM (50.3 F), SHREDDED CHEESE (48.2 F), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (54.3 F), PROVOLONE CHEESE (52.7 F), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (50.0 F), BUFFALO CHICKEN (49.0 F), SLICED CUCUMBER (48.0 F), CUT LEAFY LETTUCE (50.0 F), VEGGIE PATTY (54.8 F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION (7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND MOP SINK AT THE LOWER LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2550011 ON 02/18/2022. #58- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (7-42-090), CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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