Snuggery Pub
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2014
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Score
Inspectors have visited Snuggery Pub five times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Snuggery Pub since Jan 23, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Snuggery Pub on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE SERVICE BAR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE USED AND UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS/DOOR CORNERS AND HINDGES, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND SINKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE/DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SAID AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE SERVICE BAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Apr 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND BOWLS ETC AT THE FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ON COUNTER TOPS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.....MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE 2ND BAR OF 1ST FLOOR AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR......MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INSIDE MECHANICAL ROOM AT THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF MAIN BAR AT THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 12, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
7 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: Evidence of insect activity found on premises. Found evidence of live insects on premises. Observed gnats in dishwashng area around three compartment sink-approximately 15, near ice machine/syrup boxes approximately 10 and both bars on first floor-approximately 20. Instructed to remove all live activity, detail clean and sanitize areas and have a licensed pest control service premises and provided service invoice. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins in bar area not provided with covers. Instructed to provided covers over ice bins to protect ice during storage.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment and between in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Soda gun nozzles at bars not maintained. Instructed to install and attach drainline to holder for proper disposal of liquid waste.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in bar coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Storage rooms in basement not organized or maintained. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Dec 23, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins not properly covered or protected during stored and use. Instructed to provided covers over all ice bins to prevent any contamination.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, deep fryer cabinet, storage shelves under prep tables, ice machine panel, fan covers, exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Soda sprayers at bar not properly installed. Instructed to install drainline at holders to properly drain liquid waste.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in pizza prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees in prep area not wearing proper hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must wear proper restraints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snuggery Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snuggery Pub on file is from Jan 23, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snuggery Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Snuggery Pub.
Has Snuggery Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Snuggery Pub have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Snuggery Pub 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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