Did Moon'S Sandwich Shop pass its last health inspection?

Moon'S Sandwich Shop at 16 S Western Ave was inspected on Feb 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Moon'S Sandwich Shop?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 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 UTENSIL

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Moon'S Sandwich Shop

16 S Western Ave, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 13, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 13, 2026

#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 13, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 11, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 24, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 21, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Moon'S Sandwich Shop — questions

Did Moon'S Sandwich Shop pass its last health inspection?: Moon'S Sandwich Shop at 16 S Western Ave was inspected on Feb 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Moon'S Sandwich Shop?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 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 UTENSIL
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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