Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park

1730 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2613842 ON 3-14-25 NOT CORRECTED. #45- OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CUPS, CONTAINERS, UTENSILS, AND STRAWS STORED IN THE 2ND BATHROOM/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND UTENSILS FROM PROHIBITED STORAGE AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS.#56-: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS BAGS AND JACKETS STORED ON TOP OF BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND SNACKS IN THE REAR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA/ACCOMODATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AND ENSURE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND FOOD BOXES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED BASEBOARD WALL COVING SEPARATING FROM THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL/REPAIR.

Mar 14, 2025

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CUPS, CONTAINERS, UTENSILS, AND STRAWS STORED IN THE 2ND BATHROOM/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND UTENSILS FROM PROHIBITED STORAGE AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROUTINELY CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAINS TO MINIMIZE POTENTIAL PESTS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS BAGS AND JACKETS STORED ON TOP OF BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND SNACKS IN THE REAR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA/ACCOMODATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AND ENSURE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND FOOD BOXES.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 17, 2023

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: SUGAR, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES INCLUDING THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM BEING USED AS A STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WET, SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----MISSING WALL PLUMBING COVER AT THE REAR BAG-IN-BOX STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Aug 12, 2022

License

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park?

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

Has Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park 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 Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop- Lincoln Park is inspected around two times per year on average.

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