Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Sandy's Bakery & Deli Inc
5857 W Lawrence Ave
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6 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 29, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 21Food temperature
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED BUREK WITH MEAT HELD AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 105-119 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF BUREK ($30) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 67 F. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 12 POUNDS COOKED POTATOES ($10) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 29Other
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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO RECORDS MAINTAINED FOR APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR SMOKING AND CURING OF MEATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 23, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO RECORDS MAINTAINED FOR APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR SMOKING AND CURING AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF MEATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 26, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE COMPLEX PROCESSES OF SMOKING AND CURING OF MEATS ARE TAKING PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 23Food source and labeling
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LABELS AND USE/BY DATES ON TIME TEMPERAURE CONTOLLED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INCLUDING FROZEN SOUPS. ALL FROZEN ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH THE USE BY DISCARD DATE 7 DAYS FROM THE PREPARTION DATE. USE BY DISCARD DATE LABELED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 29Other
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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PRODUCTION LOGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO BEGIN KEEPING PRODUCTION LOGS AND COMPLY WITH APPROVED HACCP PLANS INCLUDING SMOKING CURING AND MEATS AND FERMENTING OR SAUSAGES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 32Other
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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE APPROVAL BY CDPH FOR PREPARING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR PREPARING YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. FACILITY REMOVED ALL DRINKABLE YOGURT FROM CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF. RODENTPROOF SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SOUPS AND SALADS STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT A PROPER LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION ON LABEL SUCH AS NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ALLERGENS, ETC.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE OF SMOKER ROOM LINING SHELVES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE REMOVED. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 2, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OVENS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REAR "TRUE" PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 26, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 10:15AM-10:38AM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PORK WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:38AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 29Other
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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PRODUCTION LOGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO BEGIN KEEPING PRODUCTION LOGS AND COMPLY WITH HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REAR "TRUE" PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR "TRUE" REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OVENS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580978 DATED 8/30/2023: #53 "OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT." #55 "OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN." #56 "OBSERVED FILTERS OF HOODS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source