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Sandoval
5534 S St Louis (3500w), Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 5, 2026
19
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 5, 2026
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 .
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 4, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 21, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 4, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 8, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 10, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Sandoval — questions
- Did Sandoval pass its last health inspection?
- Sandoval at 5534 S St Louis (3500w) was inspected on Feb 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Sandoval?
- The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 .
- 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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