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Sandoval

5534 S St Louis (3500w)

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sandoval last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Mar 8, 2024 to Feb 5, 2026.
Has Sandoval ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Feb 5, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR CAFETERIA OFFICE NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR DOORS TIGHT FITTING .

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 insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 17, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

DOUBLE DOOR #5 NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING/PROTECTED

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

HOT HOLDING DOOR GASKET AT SERVICE LINE IN DISREPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 8, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE REFIRGERATOR DOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source