What is Southtown Sub's health inspection score?

Southtown Sub has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Southtown Sub last inspected?

Southtown Sub was last inspected on April 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Southtown Sub have?

Southtown Sub has 11 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Southtown Sub safe to eat at?

Southtown Sub has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Southtown Sub serve?

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

Official Health Record

Southtown Sub

Name: Southtown Sub
Address: 112 E 71ST ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 75

112 E 71ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/9/2026

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0Good

American•Chatham

Ranked #34 of 39 in ChathamBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Apr 9, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 83/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, SLICERS, FRYERS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR COVER SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN FURNACE ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN ON CEILING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDER TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 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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