Little Sandwich House
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Little Sandwich House, the earliest from 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Little Sandwich House's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR AND SIDE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE REAR WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOT THE SMALL COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA NEEDS CLEANING AT THE TOP FREEZER COMPARTMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586291, DATE 12/5/23 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE STORAGE CADINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Dec 5, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. EGGS, RAW TUNA, SALMON ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND MOZZARELLA CHEESE @ 46.4F- 47.6F; LIQUID EGG WHITES @ 45.6F; LIQUID EGGS @ 46F- 48F; SWISS CHEESE @ 49.1F; CHEDDAR CHEESE @ 47.6F; RANCH DRESSING @ 47.8F; FETA CHEESE @ 53.6F; RAW EGGS @ 47.3F; SALMON @ 50.3F; CHICKEN @ 49.6F; AND GOUDA CHEESE @ 47.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SHRIMP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL BLACK MINI REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER, IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX RESTROOM.
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Jun 2, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE TO SEAL OPENING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 27, 2021
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING. MUST INSTALL A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS OR A DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE TO SEAL OPENING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Sandwich House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Sandwich House on file is from Mar 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Sandwich House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Little Sandwich House.
Has Little Sandwich House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Sandwich House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Sandwich House 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 Little Sandwich House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Sandwich House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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