Did Best Sub #2 pass its last health inspection?

Best Sub #2 at 2729 W Division St was inspected on May 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Best Sub #2?

The most recent inspection cited 13 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Best Sub #2

2729 W Division St, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 14, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 14, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM AROUND REAR HAND SINK.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,COOLERS,FREEZERS,SERVICE COUNTER & DRY FOOD SHELVING UNITS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & STORAGE AREAS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE /MOPSINK ROOM.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 14, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 7, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 6, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 7, 2019	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2019	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2018	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Best Sub #2 — questions

Did Best Sub #2 pass its last health inspection?: Best Sub #2 at 2729 W Division St was inspected on May 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Best Sub #2?: The most recent inspection cited 13 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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