Capriotti's Sandwich Kings

171 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607

American

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Capriotti's Sandwich Kings has been inspected four times since 2018. Capriotti's Sandwich Kings was last inspected on Sep 18, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Capriotti's Sandwich Kings's record stops at Sep 18, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Capriotti's Sandwich Kings' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2019

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF 3 DOOR CABINET LOCATED UNDERNEATH POP STATION WITH EXCESSIVE POP SPILLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Oct 31, 2018

Reinspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: : ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Oct 24, 2018

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. LEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Jan 3, 2018

License

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL UNFINISHED COVING UNDER FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD ON WALL IN DINING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BOXES FROM FRONT DINING AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Capriotti's Sandwich Kings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Capriotti's Sandwich Kings on file is from Sep 18, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Capriotti's Sandwich Kings?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Capriotti's Sandwich Kings.

Has Capriotti's Sandwich Kings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Capriotti's Sandwich Kings have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Capriotti's Sandwich Kings 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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