The San-Wich
Last inspected: May 5, 2023
70
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on May 5, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since May 5, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The San-Wich's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
May 5, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID LEAK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVLING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNITS WITH FOOD-GRADE PAINT IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASLY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2023
License
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF REFRIGERATORS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT 67.0F AND 64.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISPENSER FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM) FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO REPAIR SAID DISPENSE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER REQUIREMENT OF ATLEAST 100F. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 90.1 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. 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 VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. RECORD OF VISITS, COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL RECEPTACLE ON SITE NOR SIGNED/DATED SERVICE AGREEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH A LICENSED COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID LEAK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED UP RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVLING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNITS WITH FOOD-GRADE PAINT IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASLY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The San-Wich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The San-Wich on file is from May 5, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The San-Wich?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The San-Wich.
Has The San-Wich's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The San-Wich have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The San-Wich 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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