What is Subway's health inspection score?

Subway has a SafeDine safety score of 92 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 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway have?

Subway has 19 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 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Subway serve?

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

Official Health Record

Subway

Name: Subway
Address: 3333 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 92

3333 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/30/2026

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0Excellent

American•North Center

Ranked #85 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 30, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) 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.

Location

3333 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2026

3 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med

5 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 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
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, SOUPS ETC) WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER INFRONT PREP AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELF IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BOXES) STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE).
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 24

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMVOE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EMPTY DELI COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN PROPER CONDITION SO THAT UNIT MAINTAINS A PROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED STEADY DRIP COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−6 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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