Snarf's
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2018
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Score
Snarf's has been inspected 11 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Snarf's since Dec 17, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 57.4F,COOLER IS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 41F TEMP OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LBS OF BOILED UNSHELLED BOILED EGGS AT 57.4, 1 LBS OF POTATO SALAD AT 54.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.0. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT PREP, DISH WASHING AND MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNUSED MEAT SLICED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD ON SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POOR SANITATION THROUGH OUT DISH WASHING AREA, PILE OF SOILED RAGS ON FLOOR, STANDING WASTER AND SPILLS ON FLOOR, TRASH IN MOP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AS WELL AS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES ETC.) WERE INSIDE OF SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATIONS UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 3 LBS OF HAM AT 47.5F, 7LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 49F, 5LBS OF TURKEY AT 48F, 5LBS OF BEEF AT 46.6F-52F, MAYO AT 52.5F,5 LBS OF CHEESE AT 48.2F-51.0F, 8 LBS OF PASTRAMI AT 50F, 4LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.6F, 3 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AS WELL AS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found/observed no food certified food manager with a city of Chicago food sanitation, while handling, preparing, cooking potentially hazardous foods(Sandwiches, chili, soups, salads, etc...) at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-012, Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen areas, by prep tables , and 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR /REPLACE MISSING COVING/BOTTOM PORTION OF THE DOOR AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER AS WELL. ABOVE STATED SURFACES AREA RUSTY AND IN POORLY MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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90
Nov 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( DELI MEATS, EGGS...) INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CLEANING SPRAY CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION AT REAR PREP COOLER COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER COVER IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION, LOOSE NUTS AND SCREWS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STRONG SEWAGE SMELL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 28, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snarf's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snarf's on file is from Dec 17, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snarf's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Snarf's.
Has Snarf's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snarf's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Snarf's 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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