Transportation Center/Snack Shop
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2019
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Score
Transportation Center/Snack Shop has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Transportation Center/Snack Shop's record stops at Jun 11, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Transportation Center/Snack Shop scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE
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Oct 3, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK (WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL) ADJACENT TO FRONT PREPARATION/SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 30, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink at the front prep area with hot and cold water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged food for customer "grab and go" not labeled. Instructed facility to label with name, date, location of production, and ingredients and to maintain.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged food for customer "grab and go" not labeled. Instructed facility to label with name, date, location of production, and ingredients and to maintain.
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/RUST BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT LEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN NAD SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE.
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Aug 1, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AND/OR REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT DOG CART CABINET (FRONT SERVICE AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 29, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. CANOPY ABOVE HOTDOG CART STEAM TABLE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 5, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. CABINETS IN FRONT COUNTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CORNERS UNDER HANDSINK,UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. 1 INCH HOLE IN WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP COOLER REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Transportation Center/Snack Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Transportation Center/Snack Shop on file is from Jun 11, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Transportation Center/Snack Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Transportation Center/Snack Shop.
Has Transportation Center/Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Transportation Center/Snack Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Transportation Center/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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