Artist's Snack Shop

412 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Other

Last inspected: Feb 29, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Artist's Snack Shop stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 29, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Artist's Snack Shop is from Feb 29, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 29, 2012

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC.)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(DEBRIS BUILDUP/BEHIND EQUIPMENT).

Jun 21, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET DETERIORATING. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING COVER.

Oct 28, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Found preparation table at lower level preparation areas not clean.

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

Inspector notes: Found exposed hand sink at lower level not properly fastened to wall.

Mar 17, 2010

Tag Removal

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing. (final rinse at 0ppm Chlorine) critical violation. citation issued. H00006038910 4-15-10 9:00 a.m. 400 W. Superior Room 107

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found food containers not stored properly. Must store containers on shelving units inverted.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Artist's Snack Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Artist's Snack Shop on file is from Feb 29, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Artist's Snack Shop?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Artist's Snack Shop.

Has Artist's Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Artist's Snack Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Artist's Snack Shop 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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