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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

International Sandwich Shop

1 S Franklin St

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

May 28, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES BURIED IN FOOD ITEMS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS WITH THEIR HANDLES ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD AND THE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BELL CAP MISSING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BELL CAP AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 24, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

License

Sep 9, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

Unable to find back flow prevention device for ice maker. Instructed to expose.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

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