SISSY'S SANDWICH.

Chicago Health Dept

3224 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

10 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER AND SCOOPS FOR HOT RICE AND DRY STORAGE RICE STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPERATURE CONTAINER OR ON CLEAN SURFACE AND STORE ALL SCOOPS USED FOR FOOD ITEMS WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN OT IN USE.

APR 10

2025

PASS · 0 violations

APR 3

2025

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SPICE CONTAINERS ON SHELF AT FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FURNACE/HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2592537 DATED:04/11/2024 #44--Observed single service items and utensils to not be inverted at the front prep line station, and observed equipment and bowls to not be inverted at the equipment storage rack at rear prep area. Instructed manager to invert items to protect against contamination. #55--Observed unused equipment stored on shelves in the rear equipment storage rack in rear prep area as well as unnecessary wood, bins, and beams along the exterior rear wall of the facility. Instructed manager to remove all unused and unnecessary items from premises and to clean and maintain area to eliminate potential pest harborage. #55--Observed rice and food residue build up on the floor below the chest freezer in rear prep area and along the walls behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food residue build up. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/10/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

APR 11

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Observed line cook employee at the front grilling area to place raw chicken onto the grill, wipes soiled hands onto wiping cloth, then did not wash hands, and proceeded to change tasks as well as prepare food. Instructed to wash hands whenever changing tasks or gloves or every possible contamination, and instructed manager to re share information with all staff. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

Observed line cook employee at the front grilling area handling ready to eat (RTE) foods (bread, toast, and bagels) without the use of gloves at the front grilling area. Instructed management that all RTE foods cannot be handled with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010. Consolidated with the above citation.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed a gap larger than 1/4 inch at the rear exit door to alley. Instructed manager to repair and rodent proof the rear exit door.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Scoop used in rice storage bin in rear prep area was found to be stored submerged in the contents of storage bin. Scoop was removed, and instructed manager to properly store all utensils between use.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Observed single service items and utensils to not be inverted at the front prep line station, and observed equipment and bowls to not be inverted at the equipment storage rack at rear prep area. Instructed manager to invert items to protect against contamination.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed no sink used for food preparation present in the smoothie, coffee and beverage service area located at the front cash register area. Instructed manager that a food preparation sink for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste must be available in this service area.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed rice and food residue build up on the floor below the chest freezer in rear prep area and along the walls behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food residue build up.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed unused equipment stored on shelves in the rear equipment storage rack in rear prep area as well as unnecessary wood, bins, and beams along the exterior rear wall of the facility. Instructed manager to remove all unused and unnecessary items from premises and to clean and maintain area to eliminate potential pest harborage.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed 2 overhead lights in the front grill area to not be functional at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair or replace lights to provide appropriate light intensity in grilling area.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed lights over the prep tables in rear preparation room to be missing a cover. Instructed manager to provide appropriate protective shielding.

MAR 16

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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MAR 13

2023

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED INCOMPLETE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE NOTICE ON MENU. MENU ONLY HAS STATEMENT AT BOTTOM AND DOES NOT SPECIFY WHICH ITEMS DISCLAIMER IS APPLICABLE TO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING NEAR 3 COMP SINK AND IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 9

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE KEPT AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED : 24 POUNDS OF EGGS, 8 GALLONS OF MILK, 16 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AND PORK, 6 POUNDS OF HAM, 2 POUNDS TOMATO, 8 POUNDS EMPANADAS, 1 POUND TUNA, 4 GALLONS CREAM, AND 2 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE ($1000). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE NOTICE ON MENU. MENU ONLY HAS STATEMENT AT BOTTOM AND DOES NOT SPECIFY WHICH ITEMS DISCLAIMER IS APPLICABLE TO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURES OF 46 (REAR PREP COOLER) AND 47 (FRONT PREP COOLER) F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING NEAR 3 COMP SINK AND IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 23

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

DEC 2

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE CONSTRUCTION ITEMS AND CLUTTER FROM STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHROOM.

NOV 22

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE BACK OF THE COUNTERTOP AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE CONSTRUCTION ITEMS AND CLUTTER FROM STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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