Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
78
Score
Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches has been inspected 17 times since 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 44.6F,PORK 45.6F/46.6F, NOODLES 54.6F, CHICKEN 45.7F,EGGS 44.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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78
Jan 10, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON TOP AND AROUND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM AND OVER 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER) IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT, SEASONING ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CONDENSED AND EVAPORATED MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND/UNDER HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 12, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 9, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE AND MAKE IT VISIBLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ALS OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2021
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED CUTTING BOARD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR CAUSE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GRIMED,POROUS RAW WOOD HOLDING UP PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE. REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED IN USE LARGE POTS ON TOP THE STOVE AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED,RINSED, AND SANITIZED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING BASE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES, AND COOLER UNITS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 7, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMIDER/DISCLOSURE STSTEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD.(BEEF RARE)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(BREAD).MUST LABEL.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
44
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE POTS AT PREMISES TO LARGE TO BE WASHED,RINSED, AND SANITIZED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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70
Dec 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 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. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED "GRAB AND GO " ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY AS WELL AS INGREDIENT LIST AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD WITH SLICER AND GRINDER ON TOP. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER NEEDS TO BE DISASSEBLED AND CLEANED IN DETAIL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEPOSITS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, STORED INSIDE TIN CANS AND SOME STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE. MUST ALSO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LISD
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 22 LIVE FLIES IN BOTH WASHROOMS, HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS AND AT THE FRONT PREP/CASHIER AREA. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE.LAST REPORT DATED 4-24-17. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE REAR ROOM USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE MEAT GRINDERS AND SLICERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED UNDER THE STAIRWELL IN THE REAR ROOM NEXT TO COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS/DISHES THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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78
Feb 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL CONTAINERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NEEDS LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLES WRAPPED WITH GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD SHELVE UNDER THE PREP TABLE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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86
Apr 16, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES AND FOR THE COOKS ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches.
Has Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches 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 Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Co Co Vietnamese Sandwiches is inspected around two times per year on average.
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