Munchers

4326 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

American

Last inspected: May 20, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated May 20, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Munchers dates to May 20, 2011.

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

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Munchers on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 20, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 9, 2011

License

8 minor violations.

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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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, MUST PROVIDE SAME TO INCLUDE A MAP OF PREMISES, COPY OF PESTICIDES(MSDS),CURRENT STATE LICENSE FOR THE COMPANY AND THE TECHNICIAN,AND CURRENT RECEIPTS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF (TIGHT FITTING) ALONG THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.

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. NOTED SOME RAW WOOD, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE COOLER/AND IN REAR, SEAL SAME

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. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPTMENTi.e. DEEP FRYER COOLERS UNDERCABINET AND UPRIGHT COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN/ FRONT SHELVES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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. SECURE ALL TILE BASEBOARDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT, SOME WALLS HAVE GREASE BUILDUP, SOME WALLS NOT CLEAN AND SOME WALLS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN CORNERS, SEAL SAME AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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. PROVISE END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.,

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NOTED UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR, DETAIL CLEAN OR DISGUARD SAME

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Munchers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Munchers on file is from May 20, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Munchers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Munchers have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Munchers 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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