What is Moon's Sandwich Shop's health inspection score?

Moon's Sandwich Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Moon's Sandwich Shop last inspected?

Moon's Sandwich Shop was last inspected on February 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Moon's Sandwich Shop have?

Moon's Sandwich Shop has 39 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Moon's Sandwich Shop safe to eat at?

Moon's Sandwich Shop has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Moon's Sandwich Shop serve?

Moon's Sandwich Shop serves Sandwich cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Moon's Sandwich Shop

Name: Moon's Sandwich Shop
Address: 16 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 73

16 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/13/2026

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Sandwich•Near West Side

Ranked #139 of 198 in Near West SideBetter than 100% of sandwich restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Feb 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

12x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Feb 2026

3 inspections

3 high priority

21 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11: OBSERVED TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING UTENSILS ON PIPE AND PROPERLY STORE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL OF THE STORAGE SHELVES, NEAR THE LOCKERS, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ISNTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11: OBSERVED TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING UTENSILS ON PIPE AND PROPERLY STORE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL OF THE STORAGE SHELVES, NEAR THE LOCKERS, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ISNTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED EXCEPT VIOLATION #55 NOTED FROM 03/20/2025, REPORT # 2614166 #49: THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOW CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA CLEAN AND THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #55: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED DURING INITIAL INSPECTION

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILETROOM HANDWASHING SINK. SINK WAS MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HEAD, ONLY OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES USE MEN TOILET ROOM ON SITE UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYYE, MEN TOILET ROOM TIMED FAUCETS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING COOKING UTENSILS ON PIPE AND PROPERLY STORE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILE, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL OF THE STORAGE SHELVES, NEAR THE LOCKERS, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ISNTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/20/2025, REPORT # 2614166 #49: CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. #55: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. #55: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CARBOARD OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH THE FACILITY AND CONCRETE BY THE HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINATIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP IN FRONT EXTERIOR SCREEN AND GLASS DOOR ON SIDE AND AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST/OXIDATION ON BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING TABLE IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND MIDDLE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN EAST WALL NEAR DOORWAY OF COUNTER SERVICE AREA, AS WELL AS OPPOSITE WALL NEAR DOORWAY.OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2570251 DATED; 1/26/23; #38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELF, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA CORNERS, IN MIDDLE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER ALL SHELVING AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, IN FURTHEST REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELF, ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA CORNERS, IN MIDDLE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER ALL SHELVING AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, IN FURTHEST REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN MIDDLE DISHWASHING AREA ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ANY DEAD RODENTS AND SANITIZE AREAS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST/OXIDATION ON BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING TABLE IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND MIDDLE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN EAST WALL NEAR DOORWAY OF COUNTER SERVICE AREA, AS WELL AS OPPOSITE WALL NEAR DOORWAY.OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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