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Sandwichon Cafe
June 4, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings9
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED TWO INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. THERE AS AN EMPTY DETERGENT BOTTLE IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THERE WAS A FULL SHEET TRAY WITH BAKED PASTRIES AND A CUTTING BOARD COVERING THE ENTIRE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WERE CLEARED WHEN INSTRUCTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS ON READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ASSEMBLE BREAKFAST SANDWICH (TOAST, EGG, HAM) WITH BARE HANDS TO SERVE TO CUSTOMER. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 1LB AT $8 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. FOOD HANDLER WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES WHEN INSTRUCTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED WHITE RICE AND YELLOW RICE INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS INSIDE FOOD 4 LESS DISPOSABLE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE SURFACES FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS.
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Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & HandledInspector note: OBSERVED SPOONS AND FORKS NOT INVERTED IN AT THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: OBSERVED THE SURFACES UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK IS CAUSING FLOOR TO BE WET. ALSO, FOUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on December 6, 2024: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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