Magic Snack Shop

3335 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60655

American

Last inspected: May 23, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Magic Snack Shop has been inspected three times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 23, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Magic Snack Shop's record stops at May 23, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Magic Snack Shop is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 23, 2012

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2011

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. MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS WHERE WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA DISPENSOR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 21, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

Inspector notes: INTERIOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magic Snack Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magic Snack Shop on file is from May 23, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Magic Snack Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Magic Snack Shop.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Magic Snack Shop have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Magic 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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