Belmont Snack Shop
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Belmont Snack Shop, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2020. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Belmont Snack Shop's record stops at Aug 11, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
Belmont Snack Shop's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2020
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COUNTER TOP SURROUNDING WASH BOWL IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, BADLY DAMAGED WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS WORN TO THE RAW WOOD, MISSING TILES AND LARGE HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WOODEN WALL AT THE FRONT PREP WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND CRACKED DAMAGED WALL WITH HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: WINDOW IN THE WASHROOM USED AS WASHROOMS VENTILATION FOUND PERMANENTLY SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR RE-OPEN SEALED WINDOW TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FROM FLY OR PEST ENTRY. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BEING PROPPED OPEN FOR VENTILATION WITHOUT A SCREENED DOOR. REAR STORAGE HALLWAY WINDOW OPEN WITHOUT MESH SCREENING ON SIDES OF OPEN WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SCREENS ON OPEN WINDOWS AND A SCREENED FRONT DOOR IF NEEDED FOR VENTILATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.----CARD BOARD AND PLASTIC USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE STORAGE ROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE DOOR OR PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC TAX CHART TAPED TO THE LID OF THE FRONT PREP BOX COOLER. MUST REMOVE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE COOLER LID.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE A ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PRENVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP FLOOR BASE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP AT SAID LOCATION.
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Jan 11, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT REAR PREP AREA BY HANDWASH BOWL, ALSO OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 31, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND WALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 5, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- OPENED 1000 ISLAND DRESSING AT 61.8 F, OPENED RANCH DRESSING AT 61.8 , OPENED FRENCH DRESSING AT 62.0 , OPENED ITALIAN DRESSING AT 62.0F AND CUT POTATOES AT 67.1 F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE HELD IN ROOM TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA AT NORTH WEST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Aug 22, 2016
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE FLOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION. OBSERVED MANY OPEN CREVICES.MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE REAR MOP SINK.
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Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE FLOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION. OBSERVED MANY OPEN CREVICES.MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE REAR MOP SINK.
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Aug 2, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON THE WINDOWS AND AT THE MOST REAR ROOM LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE WINDOW AT THIS DOOR. ALSO FOUND THE SMALL WINDOW BY THE RESTROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED AS WELL AS THE REAR SCREENDOOR(1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND THE SCREEN IS BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE SCREEN) AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO AUG., 9 ,2016. MUST REPAIR THE WINDOW AND BOTH DOORS STATED ABOVE SO AS TO BE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE FLOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION. OBSERVED MANY OPEN CREVICES.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND THE SURFACE OF THE WALL AT DOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPLASHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE THE COFFEE MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND THE CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE REAR MOP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE FLOOR IN VERY POOR CONDITION. OBSERVED MANY OPEN CREVICES.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND THE SURFACE OF THE WALL AT DOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPLASHES.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON OTHER SIDE OF WALL ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOCATED ON OTHER SIDE OF WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP WALL CLEAN.
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Sep 18, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, FRONT PREP AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES FRONT, REAR PREP AREAS AND IN FRONT BATHROOM, ALL IN POOR REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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May 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FRONT PREP AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES FRONT, REAR PREP AREAS AND IN FRONT BATHROOM, ALL IN POOR REPAIR,
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WOODEN SHELVE WITH ONIONS(WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND THE KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER AND HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH(GREASE ACCUMULATED). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE SMALL DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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Oct 11, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, FOOD HANDLER PREPARING SANDWICHES AND TOUCHING/SCRATCHING HIS FACE AND NOSE, HOWEVER NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED, HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT DATED/LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/SEAL WOOD SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND REPAIR FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND REPAIR WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Oct 17, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THREE DOORS PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 3PART SINK AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 27, 2011
Complaint
5 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THREE DOORS PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 3PART SINK AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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May 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AND PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ALSO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST DETAIL CLEAN-SANITZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, SHELVES, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVENS, COUNTERS, 2PART SINK, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT, INCLUDING WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED, SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS; ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Belmont Snack Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Belmont Snack Shop on file is from Aug 11, 2020. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Belmont Snack Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Belmont Snack Shop.
Has Belmont Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Belmont Snack Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Belmont Snack Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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