Mr. Submarine
The health department has logged 28 inspections at Mr. Submarine, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Submarine on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 28 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 12 times, more than any other issue at Mr. Submarine.
Has Mr. Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Submarine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr. Submarine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mr. Submarine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Submarine is inspected around two times per year on average.