Skrinechops
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2015
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Inspectors have visited Skrinechops seven times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Skrinechops is from Mar 4, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Skrinechops is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. NOTED WATER AT 61.3 DEGREES F. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. NOTED PAPER RECEIPTS, MAIL AND 4 50 ML SAMPLES OF LIQUOR BEING STORED ON TOP OF AND ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVER OVER THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE OVERHEAD BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO ALLOW FOR PROPER USE AND INSPECTION.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF HOT BOX AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMOKE RESIDUE. LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Sep 4, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN BY/ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
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Aug 19, 2011
Routine
3 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. REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
2 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. Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles beef,steaks,etc.) serious violation. citation issued.
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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. Found ceiling exhaust ducts not clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skrinechops last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Skrinechops on file is from Mar 4, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Skrinechops?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Skrinechops.
Has Skrinechops' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Skrinechops have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Skrinechops 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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