Munchiez — Munchies
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2023
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Munchiez — Munchies appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2020. On Aug 3, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Munchiez — Munchies's record stops at Aug 3, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 3, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (70.5F) AT HAND WASHING, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESGINATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (GROUND TURKEY 190.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PTROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DRINKS NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED DRINKS WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, ETC.
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Jul 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SHIELD LIGHT IN PREP AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREPARATION SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN MILKSHAKE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED INSTALL. FAUCET MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS( PAINT,ETC) STORED ON FLOORS IN HOT WATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE. REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Jul 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooking time & temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE FOR COOKING ( TCS) FOODS FOR BEEF SANDWICHES, TACOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREPARATION SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN MILKSHAKE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED INSTALL. FAUCET MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS( PAINT,ETC) STORED ON FLOORS IN HOT WATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE. REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SHIELD LIGHT IN PREP AREAS.
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Jul 23, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooking time & temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE FOR COOKING ( TCS) FOODS FOR BEEF SANDWICHES, TACOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES QUATERNARY TEST KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED INSTALL. FAUCET MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREPARATION SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN MILKSHAKE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS( PAINT,ETC) STORED ON FLOORS IN HOT WATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE. REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SHIELD LIGHT IN PREP AREAS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PROIRITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Munchiez — Munchies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Munchiez — Munchies on file is from Aug 3, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Munchiez — Munchies?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Munchiez — Munchies.
Has Munchiez — Munchies' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Munchiez — Munchies have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Munchiez — Munchies 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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