SNARF'S.

Chicago Health Dept

180 N STETSON AVE FL · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

11 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Dec 2018.

Last inspected Dec 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JUN 13

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JUN 6

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

UNUSED MEAT SLICED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD ON SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAR 29

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MAR 28

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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MAR 2

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen areas, shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls in rear kitchen areas, by prep tables , and 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.

OCT 2

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.

NOV 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

CLEANING SPRAY CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED INSULATION AT REAR PREP COOLER COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH INADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 9

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP COOLER COVER IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION, LOOSE NUTS AND SCREWS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

APR 4

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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.

Critical Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED STRONG SEWAGE SMELL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FEB 28

2012

PASS · 0 violations

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