MAR 21
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LITTLE SANDWICH HOUSE.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
411 E OAKWOOD BLVD · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 21, 2025 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR AND SIDE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER NEEDED.
NOV 152024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE REAR WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOT THE SMALL COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA NEEDS CLEANING AT THE TOP FREEZER COMPARTMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
APR 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE STORAGE CADINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586291, DATE 12/5/23 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090
DEC 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 242023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. EGGS, RAW TUNA, SALMON ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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JUN 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SHRIMP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND MOZZARELLA CHEESE @ 46.4F- 47.6F; LIQUID EGG WHITES @ 45.6F; LIQUID EGGS @ 46F- 48F; SWISS CHEESE @ 49.1F; CHEDDAR CHEESE @ 47.6F; RANCH DRESSING @ 47.8F; FETA CHEESE @ 53.6F; RAW EGGS @ 47.3F; SALMON @ 50.3F; CHICKEN @ 49.6F; AND GOUDA CHEESE @ 47.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND SMALL BLACK MINI REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER, IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX RESTROOM.
JUN 22021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE TO SEAL OPENING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 272021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING. MUST INSTALL A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS OR A DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE TO SEAL OPENING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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