JAN 12
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA SANDWICHERA.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
2721 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 12, 2026 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
DEC 152025FAILED17 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2025
FAILED
17 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY EMPLOYEE OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE AT 3- COMPARTMENT WASH SPOONS WITH A SOAPY SPONGE,RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND BRING SPOON BACK TO PLACE IN CONTAINER WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING UNTENSILS.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED WASTELINE PIPE ABOVE LIQOUR STORAGE IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE FROM UNDERNEATH PIPE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SURFACES IN BASEMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TAPED WALL BASES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA.OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING WITH LOOSE & MISSING CARDBOARD TILES OVER FOOD STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 172022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON A TRAY ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OCT 292020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 29
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HAND WASH SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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AUG 122020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANI BUCKET.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
SPOONS IN USE PLACED IN STANDING WATER CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
JAN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION WILL BE ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUDED STEAM THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE END OF INSPECTION -COS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
PREMISES DOES NOT A HAVE A GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNOUT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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