D & L Snack Shop
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2010
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Score
Going back to 2010, D & L Snack Shop has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 8, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting D & L Snack Shop on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM REAR COOLER, REPAIR FRONT COOLER DRAWER OFF LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN RESTROOM.
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Aug 26, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 98484 DATE 5/12/10. VIOLATION 34 FRONT FLOOR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT REPAIRED MUST REPAIR. AND VIOLATION 36 FRONT RESTROOM LIGHT NOT REPAIRED. MUST REPAIR.
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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.OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR OF 2ND. COOLER RUST MUST REMOVE RUST. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT COOLER DRAWER IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEFROST SMALL FRONT FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. THE TILE IN FRONT REST ROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE FLOOR.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.OBSERVED CUSTOMER GOING THRU PREP AREA TO GET TO REAR POKER MACHINES INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE REAR DOOR AND HAVE CUSTOMERS ENTER THRU FRONT DOOR.
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May 12, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitize daily.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF REAR FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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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.OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT RESTROOM LIGHT FIXTURE POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR CHECK REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 12, 2010
Complaint
4 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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELD REAR STORAGE AND DEFROST FRONT AND REAR FREEZERS EXCESSIVE ICE.
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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.REPAIR FRONT RESTROOM FLOOR TILES CRACKED NEED REPAIR.
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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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM.
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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. OBSERVED 2ND COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 1, 2010
Routine
4 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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELF REAR STORAGE AND DEFROST FRONT AND REAR FREEZERS EXCESSIVE ICE.
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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.REPAIR FRONT RESTROOM FLOOR TILES CRACKED NEED REPLACING.
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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.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ONE EMPLOYEE NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE C.D.I.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D & L Snack Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D & L Snack Shop on file is from Sep 8, 2010. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D & L Snack Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at D & L Snack Shop.
Has D & L Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D & L Snack Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at D & L 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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