Sandwichqueen

752 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

American

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sandwichqueen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Sandwichqueen since Mar 27, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALL AREA BEHIND FRYER, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

Mar 23, 2022

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 DOCMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Mar 2, 2022

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. UNITS ARE BEING SERVICED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD OBSERVED BETWEEN THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SINKS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Feb 18, 2022

License

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. UNITS BEING SERVICED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: MUST POST SIGNAGE REQUIRING THAT MASKS MUST BE WORN INSIDE OF BUSINESS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandwichqueen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandwichqueen on file is from Mar 27, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandwichqueen?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sandwichqueen.

Has Sandwichqueen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sandwichqueen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandwichqueen 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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