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Munchies

3511 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
American
Last inspected: Dec 14, 2012
70
Score
Medium Risk

Munchies has been inspected three times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 14, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Munchies's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 14, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Munchies' 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 14, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS,THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF CABINETS,THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMENT,BEHIND COOLERS AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES FROM REAR HALLWAY AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.
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70
Mar 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER HOT WATER HEATER,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG WALLS,UNDER CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY & THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLER & REPAIR BROKEN COOLER DOOR. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,FRYERS,SINKS & COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS & STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING IN REAR HALLWAY.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY & PREP AREA. BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.
41
78
Dec 3, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SINKS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHEILD COVER OVER REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE DIRTY RAGS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL PROPERLY WASHED.
39
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR AREAS. ALSO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Munchies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Munchies on file is from Dec 14, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Munchies?

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

Has Munchies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Munchies have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Munchies 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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