What is DA Sandwich Shop Llc's health inspection score?

DA Sandwich Shop Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was DA Sandwich Shop Llc last inspected?

DA Sandwich Shop Llc was last inspected on August 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does DA Sandwich Shop Llc have?

DA Sandwich Shop Llc has 27 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is DA Sandwich Shop Llc safe to eat at?

DA Sandwich Shop Llc has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does DA Sandwich Shop Llc serve?

DA Sandwich Shop Llc serves Sandwich cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

DA Sandwich Shop Llc

Name: DA Sandwich Shop Llc
Address: 2053 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 57

2053 W 79TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

Sandwich•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Aug 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+48 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2053 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2025

2 inspections

7 high priority

1 intermediate

16 basic

Mar

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE TRIPPING HAZARD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN LOBBY AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOBBY AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 : MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 25

License InspectionFail

4 High1 Med10 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
MUST PROVIDE FREEZER FOR FROZEN FOOD ITEMS ON MENU AT 0.0F .(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE TRIPPING HAZARD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN LOBBY AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOBBY AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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