Sandwiched Chicago
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2019
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Score
Sandwiched Chicago appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Sandwiched Chicago since Oct 22, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK LOCATED ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-39.010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304-14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST STORED WIPING CLOTHS IA SANITING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK LOCATED ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL, AND THE SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE PREP TABLE. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND ALSO IN BASEMENT. ALSO, DISCONTINUE THE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE) LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE/ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE/UTILITY CLOSETS IN THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A MOP RACK TO HANG WET MOPS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREA.
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Sep 2, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST. FL & BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND 1ST. FL WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM UNUSED COOLERS,FREEZER AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER STOVE,HOLE IN FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW,GAP IN FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND COUNTER TOPS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,WINDOW FRAMES,PIPES AT HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT NEAR 2- COMP SINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BASEMENT TOILETROOM
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DRIP PAN UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 30, 2016
License
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3 LIVE ROACHES 1 -ON WHEEL BASE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,CRAWLING ON WATER LINE UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,IN GAP OF WOOD AT SERVICE COUNTER.1- RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER,SIDE DOOR APPX."3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM AND FRONT DOOR APPX."1/2-3/4".MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPING,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/16.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST. FL & BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND 1ST. FL WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,1ST. FL WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM UNUSED COOLERS,FREEZER AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER STOVE,HOLE IN FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW,GAP IN FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALL PANELING AND COUNTER TOPS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,WINDOW FRAMES,PIPES AT HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT NEAR 2- COMP SINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BASEMENT TOILETROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DRIP PAN UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandwiched Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandwiched Chicago on file is from Oct 22, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandwiched Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sandwiched Chicago.
Has Sandwiched Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sandwiched Chicago have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sandwiched Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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