What is Chicago Submarine's health inspection score?

Chicago Submarine has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Submarine last inspected?

Chicago Submarine was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Submarine have?

Chicago Submarine has 7 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Submarine safe to eat at?

Chicago Submarine has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Submarine serve?

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

Official Health Record

Chicago Submarine

Name: Chicago Submarine
Address: 4805 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 80

4805 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #745 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+53 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

License InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES.MUST HAVE A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND THAT PERSON-IN-CHARGE BE ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FARRIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ON WALLS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−38 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

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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