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SCHOOL SNACKS

3936 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SCHOOL SNACKS has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 1, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 19, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 1, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 4 times on May 1, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2013. For example: * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times on May 1, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO SOME MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE CEILING OVER 30 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1098284 Dated 5/1/12. #34-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT FACILITY. #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR. #41-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED YO PROVIDE UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO SOME MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE CEILING OVER 30 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010B
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1098284 Dated 5/1/12. #34-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT FACILITY. #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR. #41-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
  4. License

    7 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, EXPOSED SINK, CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK, AND TOILET BOWL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FACILITY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL A MOP SINK, WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE REAR FURNACE ROOM/STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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