La Sandwichera
2721 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2646496
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 15, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SURFACES IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT SAME.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
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Sep 15, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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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Severity not stated
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Aug 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANI BUCKET.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
SPOONS IN USE PLACED IN STANDING WATER CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 28, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
PREMISES DOES NOT A HAVE A GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNOUT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.