Sun-D-Wich

13542 S Brandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60633
American
Last inspected: May 29, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sun-D-Wich eight times, with records going back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from May 29, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sun-D-Wich on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573113 ON 3-24-23:51-MUST CONNECT MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CITY PLUMBING LOCATED IN BASEMENT. 56-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS AND TABLE TOP FRYER)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE OVERFLOWING TRASH, CLOSE LIDS ON DUMPSTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2023
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CONNECT MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CITY PLUMBING LOCATED IN BASEMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS AND TABLE TOP FRYER)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. SLICED TOMATO 46.4F.1LB. COOKED ONIONS 44.2F.1OZ. COOKED BELL PEPPERS 46.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX.3.1LBS.$7.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE COME INTO PREP AREA FROM TOILET ROOM AND PUT FOOD ON TO GRILL AND STARTED COOKING WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WHEN ENTERING INTO PREP AREA FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT (SUSHI RICE)CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CORRECT TEST KIT(CHLORINE) AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE BOX OF PLASTIC WRAP ACROSS THE TOP OF HAND SINK BASIN NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.PLASTIC WRAP WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GLASS POP REACH IN COOLER ACCESSED BY CUSTOMERS IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND PLACE IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA .MUST CONNECT MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CITY PLUMBING LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA .
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS AND TABLE TOP FRYER)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Oct 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 50.1F SAID COOLER HOLDS CONDIMENT FOR SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BETTER SHELVING WHICH IS SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK (1st) COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 2, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 16, 2020
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sun-D-Wich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sun-D-Wich on file is from May 29, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sun-D-Wich?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sun-D-Wich.

Has Sun-D-Wich's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sun-D-Wich have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sun-D-Wich 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 Sun-D-Wich inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sun-D-Wich is inspected around two times per year on average.