Did Mr.Submarine pass its last health inspection?

Mr.Submarine at 10509 S Western Ave was inspected on Apr 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Mr.Submarine?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

Mr.Submarine

10509 S Western Ave, Chicago 60643 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 23, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 23, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE LOWER COUNTER SURFACES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH STAINS, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP AFTER USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFM ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMS WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 23, 2026	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2026	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 2, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2016	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 1, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2010	Canvass	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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Mr.Submarine — questions

Did Mr.Submarine pass its last health inspection?: Mr.Submarine at 10509 S Western Ave was inspected on Apr 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Mr.Submarine?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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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