What is North Chicago Subs Llc's health inspection score?

North Chicago Subs Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was North Chicago Subs Llc last inspected?

North Chicago Subs Llc was last inspected on October 10, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does North Chicago Subs Llc have?

North Chicago Subs Llc has 20 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is North Chicago Subs Llc safe to eat at?

North Chicago Subs Llc has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does North Chicago Subs Llc serve?

North Chicago Subs Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

North Chicago Subs Llc

Name: North Chicago Subs Llc
Address: 4309 N Milwaukee AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 71

4309 N Milwaukee AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/10/2024

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Oct 10, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

20 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

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Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (71/100) 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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4309 N Milwaukee AVE, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

9 basic

Dec

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GAPS AROUND PIPING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (CARDBOARD BOXES AND MILK CRATES) BEING STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER , LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESEAL SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER LINE PROTRUDING FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE/REMOVE, SO THAT WATER LINE MAY NOT OBSTRUCT/PREVENT THE CLEANING OF FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES SURROUNDING PIPES IN CEILING AND WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED IN THE REAR. ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND AROUND DRAIN UNDERNEATH DIPPER WELL, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER , LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESEAL SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SOME SPLASH OVER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN.-- ALSO OBSERVED NO OVERFLOW TUBE FOR THE DIPPER WELL TO PREVENT WATER FROM OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPLASH OVER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN OVERFLOW TUBE TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES SURROUNDING PIPES IN CEILING AND WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, LOCATED IN TH REAR.--- ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND AROUND DRAIN UNDERNEATH DIPPER WELL, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER LINE PROTRUDING FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE/REMOVE, SO THAT WATER LINE MAY NOT OBSTRUCT/PREVENT THE CLEANING OF FLOORS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionFail

3 High5 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE BY THEIR EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, 83.8F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER , LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESEAL SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SOME SPLASH OVER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN.-- ALSO OBSERVED NO OVERFLOW TUBE FOR THE DIPPER WELL TO PREVENT WATER FROM OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPLASH OVER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN OVERFLOW TUBE TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (REFRIGERATOR, BOXES,) IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES SURROUNDING PIPES IN CEILING AND WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, LOCATED IN TH REAR.--- ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND AROUND DRAIN UNDERNEATH DIPPER WELL, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER LINE PROTRUDING FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE/REMOVE, SO THAT WATER LINE MAY NOT OBSTRUCT/PREVENT THE CLEANING OF FLOORS.

Base deductions−40 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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