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Mr. Submarine

8502 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652
American
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mr. Submarine nine times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mr. Submarine on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME OF THE AIR VENTS IN REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
86
Apr 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MAINTENANCE TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH NON MAINTENANCE RELATED ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
55
82
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (MOUTHWASH) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA
28
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MANTAIN
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DOOR HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN
56
78
May 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, STORAGE SHELVING FOR PRODUCE AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
55
90
Nov 18, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING AID (SOAP DISPENSER) LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RELOCATE ABOVE HANDWASH SINK.
10
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (LOTION, TOOTHPASTE) IMPROPER STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
28
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER SHELVING FOR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO USE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND FLOOR ACCESSIBLE UNDERNEATH FOR CLEANING
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
82
Apr 5, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
39
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
58
90
Sep 16, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS AT SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
55
90
Jun 10, 2021
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Submarine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Submarine on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Submarine?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr. Submarine.

Has Mr. Submarine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. Submarine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr. Submarine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mr. Submarine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Submarine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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