Ba Le Sandwiches #3
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2017
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Score
Ba Le Sandwiches #3 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 29, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ba Le Sandwiches #3 dates to Mar 29, 2017.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ba Le Sandwiches #3 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 29, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, CHICKEN, BEEF, HAM AND SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE PLUMBING AND OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Display cooler door gasket in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be replaced/repaired.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Dec 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR SUGAR, INSTRUCTED TO UDE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, SHOPPING PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTRA LARGE POTS USED IN FOOD PREPARATION THAT ARE TOO BIG TO FIT IN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN 3-COMP SINK
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. FOUND VERMACELLI NOODLES IS PLASTIC BAGS WHICH ARE NOT FOOD GRADE BAGS. MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SALAD ROLLS IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Nov 16, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ba Le Sandwiches #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ba Le Sandwiches #3 on file is from Mar 29, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ba Le Sandwiches #3?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ba Le Sandwiches #3.
Has Ba Le Sandwiches #3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ba Le Sandwiches #3 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ba Le Sandwiches #3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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