Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics

1231 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

American

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics five times, with records going back to 2010. Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics was last inspected on Aug 15, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics dates to Aug 15, 2016.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVER IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. ALSO NOTED SMALL PATCHES OF LIGHT GRAY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: NOTED DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATING IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BULB IN THE 2 DOOR PRODUCE COOLER IS UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: MANAGER ON SITE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL STAFF MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROOF THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS ON SITE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

Oct 17, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH,TURKEY SANDWICH,ETC. NO CERTIFICATE OF CITY OF CHICAGO POSTED ON THE WALL ALSO. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROV1DE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS, MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Nov 5, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Sep 10, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE DELI MEATS AND CHEESES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 49.6F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47.1F, STUFFING AT 50.7F, TURKEY AT 50.0F, CAPICOLA AT 54.1F, ROAST BEEF AT 47.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Mar 19, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE STAND UP COOLER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics on file is from Aug 15, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics.

Has Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics 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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