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Tee's Snack Shop

5118 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Tee's Snack Shop, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Tee's Snack Shop's record stops at Sep 23, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Tee's Snack Shop's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
32
95
Sep 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER TO SET UP THE SINK FOR WASH.RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
32
90
May 2, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
38
95
Mar 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2012
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATON IN REAR AREA IN MOTOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, BEHIND HOT WATER TANKS ALSO 4 BAGS OF POISION ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR AREA AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. ALSO OPENINGS IN LOWER WALL BASES IN REAR AREA AND AROUND PIPE UNDER COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POSION, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL. OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3-9-12 SERIOUS 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND PAPER FROM SURFACES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE AND FRYER
33
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
38
78
Sep 23, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE DOOR HANDLE TO FRONT REACH-IN COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER EXHAUST HOOD
33
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tee's Snack Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tee's Snack Shop on file is from Sep 23, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tee's Snack Shop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tee's Snack Shop.

Has Tee's Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tee's Snack Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tee's Snack Shop 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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