Snack Planet
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Snack Planet, the earliest from 2011. Snack Planet was last inspected on Oct 15, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Snack Planet since Oct 15, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Snack Planet on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND A WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES BUT NOT ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL SUPPLIES AND KEEP ON PREMISES WITH THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AROUND WOK AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK.
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Mar 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AREAS OF HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF KITCHEN EQUIOMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE EQUIOMENT OR REMOVE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
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May 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN-COOLERS AND FREEZER OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEANING NEEDED TO FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS AND HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THREE COMP SINK AND SURROUNDING AREA OF SINK.
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Jan 26, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER, BOTTOM OF FRYER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER, BOTTOM OF FRYER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOAM CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR UTENSILS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE STICKY RESIDUE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE TWO DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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May 1, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WHEN REPACKAGING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
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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 INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN REACH-IN-COOLER AND FREEZER WITH NAME,DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN-COOLERS AND FREEZER OF SPILLS AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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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: IMCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND INDICATE SERVICE FOR SAID UNIT. SERIOUS 7-38-020 NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Aug 15, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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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: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. OBSERVED 10 DRAIN FLIES AT WALLS IN SEATING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, AND WATER FOUNTAIN/STAIRCASE. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN, CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT IE.POTS, PANS, UTENSILS USED FOR OPERATIONS.
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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. REPAIR CEILING WITH BLACK, MOLD BUILDUP/STAINS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snack Planet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snack Planet on file is from Oct 15, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snack Planet?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Snack Planet.
Has Snack Planet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snack Planet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Snack Planet 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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