SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DA SANDWICH SHOP LLC.

YOUR CALL. 63/100

2053 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 28, 2026 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ICE CREAM FREEZER, AND THE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND FRYERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

AUG 6
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE TRIPPING HAZARD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN LOBBY AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOBBY AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 : MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 5
2025
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

MUST PROVIDE FREEZER FOR FROZEN FOOD ITEMS ON MENU AT 0.0F .(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE TRIPPING HAZARD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN LOBBY AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOBBY AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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