Which Wich
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Which Wich 29 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Which Wich on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Nov 19, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 7, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.7-59.0F. OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.7-59.0F FOR TWO SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON ONE SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT IN FRONT PREP AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.2-66.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SPINACH(51.4-66.9F), MILK(53.4F), HUMMUS(56.8F), TZATZIKI SAUCE CONTAINS MILK(56.8F),HAM(47.5-64.6F), BEEF(51.6-62.6F), PEPPERONI(55.4-60.6F), TURKEY(53.1F), BLACK BEAN BURGER(60.6F), CHICKEN(46.2F), CAPICOLA(59.4F), CARMELIZED ONIONS(51.4F), CHEESE(51.1-66.7F), EGG MIX(59.2F), PORK MEATBALLS(65.8F), SLICED TOMATOES(50.4F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(51.4F) AND PORK(64.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $110 WEIGHING 40LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF BOTH SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BELOW WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOORS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER NEAR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SANDWICH OVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, FRIES, SHAKES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CERTIFY AND COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS USED FOR SHAKES BEING STORED IN STAGNANT WATER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN RUNNING WATER. PIC TURNED ON RUNNING WATER.
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Jul 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ALSO ON DRY STORAGE BOXES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED THE REAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WITH WASTEWATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP INTO 3 OUT OF 4 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NEVER ALLOW WASTEWATER/SEWAGE BACK UP AT ANY SINKS AT ANY TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Jul 5, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL DIRECTLY TOUCHING ICE THAT IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER COLLECTING PAYMENTS (MONEY) AND THEN PROCEED TO PUT ON GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER EACH TASK AND NEVER PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TO HANDLE ANY FOODS DIRECTLY AFTER HANDLING MONEY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING WITH WASTEWATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP INTO THE COMPARTMENT OF SAID HAND WASHING SINK AND WASTEWATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP IN 3 OUT OF 4 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NEVER ALLOW WASTEWATER/SEWAGE BACK UP AT ANY SINKS AT ANY TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS HANDLING, PREPPING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT) TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WITHOUT HAIR PROPERLY RESTRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND NEVER ALLOW WATER TO ACCUMULATED AND REMAIN ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREAS, UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR, UNDER THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND (CASES OF SODA) IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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33
May 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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95
Feb 23, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to provide.
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95
Jan 9, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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90
Jan 7, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 73.5 F - 75 F LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 98.2F. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c).CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPERATION AREA PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. OBSERVED BUCKET FILLED WITH WATER AND DRAIN PIPE SUBMERGED IN SAID WATER. A PLUMBING SYSTEM MUST BE MAINTAINED AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WATER TANK SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CRAB, TURKEY, AND BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2252448: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUNA A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MAVHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SANDWICH TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Feb 26, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND WASH SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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90
Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, EGG, CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A DIPPER WELL THAT IS NOT TURNED ON AND SINGLE SERVICE FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON THE DIPPER WELL AND STORE THE SINGLE SERVICE FORKS WITH THE HANDLE UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AND COUNTERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Dec 9, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED, FOOD SARVICE MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # #1419039 DATED 6-3-15 FOR VIOLATION #45 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
29
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING SANDWICHES, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
42
86
Oct 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors that had excess ice build up under shelving in walk in freezer, shall remove excess ice build up, clean floor.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Exhaust ceiling vents in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
86
Jan 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Reach in cooler door gaskets that were damaged(broken), shall be replaced/repaired.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
35
82
Jun 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE WHITISH CALCIUM LOOKING SUBSTANCE.
33
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
45
90
Sep 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANT STORED CLOSE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM ANY FOOD OR UTENSILS.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
90
Nov 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1110281 DATED 12/4/2012. MINORS #32 AND #42 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME: PLEASE SEE BELOW:Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Monday, March 04, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. AND Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Monday, March 04, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
29
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE COCA-COLA 1DR COOLER AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
40
86
Jan 9, 2013
Consultation
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION, NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND GREASE TRAP AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
82
Dec 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS NON COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM NOVEMBER 21, 2011 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO VIEWING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
28
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION, NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND GREASE TRAP AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
78
Nov 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND DELI MEAT AND BEANS PATTIES THAT STORED AT PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 52.4F-48.5F. LARGE TOASTER OVEN TOO CLOSE TO PREP COOLER CAUSING FOOD TEMPERATURE TO RISE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD AT 40F OR LOWER. 3LBS OF DELI MEAT AND 2LBS OF BEANS PATTIES ARE DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.0
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, NO PROOF OF CLASS REGISTRATION.
21
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
40
86
Nov 29, 2010
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Which Wich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Which Wich on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Which Wich?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Which Wich.
Has Which Wich's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Which Wich have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Which Wich means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Which Wich inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Which Wich is inspected around two times per year on average.
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