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The Sandwich Break

2942 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
American
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at The Sandwich Break, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Sandwich Break dates to Jan 27, 2016.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING. MUST PROTECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE FRONT BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED ON CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT OUT OVER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REATTACH FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD, LOOSE.
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90
Sep 4, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Jun 14, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
37
86
Jul 12, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 29, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Apr 16, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sandwich Break last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sandwich Break on file is from Jan 27, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Sandwich Break?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Sandwich Break.

Has The Sandwich Break's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sandwich Break have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Sandwich Break 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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