Sandwich Me in

3037 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2014

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Sandwich Me in has six inspections in the public record. Sandwich Me in was last inspected on Nov 14, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Sandwich Me in since Nov 14, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BY MOP SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. NO CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Mar 24, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WATER DEMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP ARA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jun 11, 2013

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ON MOP SINK. MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITZE, AND PROPERLY STORE.

Apr 18, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 13, 2012

License

2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AND INCORRECT SOAP USED IN MACHINE IS FLOWING OUT OF MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FOR DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SPRAY ARM ONLY ON LEFT WASHBOWL OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOZZLE ON FAR RIGHT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST HAVE NOZZLE(S) TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandwich Me in last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandwich Me in on file is from Nov 14, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandwich Me in?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandwich Me in.

Has Sandwich Me in's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandwich Me in have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandwich Me in 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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