Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe

3219 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “thermometers provided & accurate”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, ROAST BEEF, SLICED TOMATOS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

May 5, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

May 3, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TANK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.19 TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Apr 26, 2023

License

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO MAIN PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES (AROUND PIPES) ON WALL INSIDE WASHROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON CEILING ABOVE MOPSINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE AND AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe.

Has Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe 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 Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sotomarino Sandwich and Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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