A & V Snack and Deli

5627 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

American

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2015

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at A & V Snack and Deli is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at A & V Snack and Deli is from Aug 13, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2015

License

6 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY FIVE RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM; SEAL GAPS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE YARD AREA WITH TALL WEEDS AND TRASH; MUST CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROPERLY FILL COMPARTMENTS AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST RESTORE PROPER WATER PRESSURE TO SINK TO FILL THE COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND THE TILE AT THE LOWER WALL BASE IN THE STORAGE ROOM. ALSO SEAL OPENING WITH CEMENT OR REPLACE WITH A WALL TILE IN THE CORNER WHERE TILE IS BROKEN. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND EXTREMELY LOW RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR WASHROOM ENTERED IN THRU THE OFFICE AREA; MUST RESTORE PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A & V Snack and Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A & V Snack and Deli on file is from Aug 13, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has A & V Snack and Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A & V Snack and Deli have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A & V Snack and Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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