What is Subway's health inspection score?

Subway has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). 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, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway have?

Subway has 28 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway safe to eat at?

Subway has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Subway

Name: Subway
Address: 2750 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 58

2750 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/5/2025

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #939 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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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2750 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Mar

Aug 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
LARGE HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET OF MOP SINK IS SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY SEAL AREA MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 23

Complaint 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER CONTINOUSLY DRIPPING FROM MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 WALL BEHIND MOP FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REAIR/SEAL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 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, TURKEY, BEEF, TUNA SALAD, SALADS, SOUPS 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
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND PREP/SERVICE COOLER (INFRONT SERVICE AREA) WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, COOLER WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PREP/SERVICE COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOTTO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP/SERVICE COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 48.9F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: TUNA SALAD AT 55.5F, CHICKEN AT 46.2F, TURKEY AT 53.2F, HAM AT 50.3F, ROAST BEEF AT 55.2F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 55.2F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 61.2F, BUFFALO CHICKEN AT 45.5F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE AT 56.4F, EGG AT 51.9F, PEPPERONI AT 51.2F, SALAMI AT 50.4F, MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $500.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED - COS
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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER CONTINOUSLY DRIPPING FROM MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL BEHIND MOP FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REAIR/SEAL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2572359 ISSUED ON 03-10-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #57 - FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING .MUST PROVIDE. #58 - FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING .MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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