Snaggletooth

2819 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: May 5, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Snaggletooth has four inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2017. 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 Snaggletooth dates to May 5, 2017.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2017

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CREAM CHEESE, FISH, LATTES) PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ON SITE WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

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

Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE CLOSET UNDER THE STAIRS: REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Mar 29, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED AT SELF SERVICE CREAM CHEESE SHMEAR BAR. OPEN CONTAINERS OF SHMEAR IN AN OPEN PREP TOP COOLER WERE OBSERVED WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS OVER SELF SERVICE PRODUCTS TO PROTECT THEM FROM CONTAMINATION DURING SERVICE. OPERATOR REMOVED SHMEAR FROM BAR AND WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE SHMEAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS FROM LEFT SIDE OF COOK LINE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE CLOSET UNDER THE STAIRS: REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Jun 29, 2016

Routine

No violations found.

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Jan 28, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snaggletooth last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snaggletooth on file is from May 5, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snaggletooth?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Snaggletooth.

Has Snaggletooth's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Snaggletooth 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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