The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop, the earliest from 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop is from Apr 16, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Allergen training as required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED A PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/25/23 REPORT #2574896: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. RECORDS MUST BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER. OBSERVED A BOX OF BEEF (PASTRAMI) AT 50F. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. RECORDS MUST BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF SANDWICHES, HOT DOGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO OBSERVED, NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 20, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SWISS CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.3F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OPENED HORSERADISH AT 49.6F, MAYONNAISE FOUND AT 49.2F, MOZARELLA CHEESE FOUND AT 48.9F AND PASTROMI FOUND AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 52.3F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. RECORDS MUST BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEINSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES THAT WERE EXPIRED. CURRENT EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Aug 5, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Jul 23, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. RECORDS MUST BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEINSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE 2-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 19, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. NO CITATION ISSUED (SEE COMMENTS)
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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.
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Jun 17, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSOECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, VARIOUS DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, AND CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAAHREAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT COMPLIANCE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AFTER INSPECTION AND MAINTAINED. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 9, 2018
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER'S PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL VENT COVERS ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop on file is from Apr 16, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop.
Has The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Corned Beef Factory Sandwich Shop 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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