Moon's Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
74
Score
MOON'S SANDWICH SHOP, located at 16 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 13, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations concerning the proper storage and handling of utensils, equipment, and linens, as well as the installation and maintenance of plumbing and physical facilities. Across 27 recorded inspections, MOON'S SANDWICH SHOP has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 11, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
47
Mar 20, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
May 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jul 26, 2021
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
55
Jul 16, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
27
Feb 25, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Dec 19, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Oct 19, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Jan 11, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 26, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 2, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 25, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 20, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 29, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 2, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Feb 13, 2026 Inspection
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING UTENSILS ON PIPE AND PROPERLY STORE.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL OF THE STORAGE SHELVES, NEAR THE LOCKERS, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ISNTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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