What is Subway Sandwiches & Salads's health inspection score?

Subway Sandwiches & Salads has a SafeDine safety score of 91 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 Sandwiches & Salads last inspected?

Subway Sandwiches & Salads was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Subway Sandwiches & Salads have?

Subway Sandwiches & Salads has 11 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Subway Sandwiches & Salads safe to eat at?

Yes, Subway Sandwiches & Salads has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Subway Sandwiches & Salads serve?

Subway Sandwiches & Salads serves Sandwich cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Subway Sandwiches & Salads

Name: Subway Sandwiches & Salads
Address: 5050 N CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 91

5050 N CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

Sandwich•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

4 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-61 F. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER TO DISCARDED 1/8 POUND OF SPINACH, 1/8TH POUND OF SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND 2 POUNDS OF SLICED CUCUMBER ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT BULB IN CEILING OF BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON SODA CRATES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE AND OBTAIN SHELVING UNITS TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN ALL CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING SMALL VENT COVER ON WALL ABOVE WALKIN COOLER NEAR BEVERAGE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENT COVER. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, TOWELS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLATTER ON WALK IN COOLER CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PRESENT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. FOOD HANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

Base deductions−2 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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