Snap Food

345 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

American

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2020

Score

Medium Risk

Snap Food appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jul 30, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Snap Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 30, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Snap Food on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 16, 2019

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW HEALTH CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED THE TANK LID MISSING ON THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABLE FRUIT CUP, COLD SLAW AND BANANA PUDDING WITH THE NAME STORE, AND PRODUCT,ADDRESS AND DATE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: NOTED SPILLS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER ON THE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR.

Sep 1, 2017

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snap Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snap Food on file is from Jul 30, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snap Food?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Snap Food.

Has Snap Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snap Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Snap Food 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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