Da Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Da Sandwich Shop three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Da Sandwich Shop is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 7, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN LOBBY AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOBBY AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 : MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE TRIPPING HAZARD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 5, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FREEZER FOR FROZEN FOOD ITEMS ON MENU AT 0.0F .(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE TRIPPING HAZARD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN LOBBY AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOBBY AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Da Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Da Sandwich Shop on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Da Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Da Sandwich Shop.
Has Da Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Da Sandwich Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Da Sandwich Shop 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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