Did Snk pass its last health inspection?

Snk at 8106 S Racine Ave was inspected on Dec 19, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Snk?

The most recent inspection cited 12 violations, beginning with: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND ZAPPER FROM PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE PROPER MONITORING DEVICES.

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Snk

8106 S Racine Ave, Chicago 60620 · Risk 2 (Medium) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 19, 2024

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 19, 2024

#28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND ZAPPER FROM PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE PROPER MONITORING DEVICES.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG DOUBLE ENTRY FRONT DOOR IN CENTER AND LEFT SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGH FITTING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL & PLASTIC LINED ON UPPER SHELVING UNIT.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER & EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR AND FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY AND REAR DOORS,UPPER CEILING AT SERVICE COUNTER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND OUTSIDE OF SAME TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 19, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 19, 2024	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 11, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 27, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 28, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 22, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 22, 2020	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 3 (Low)
Aug 24, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 3 (Low)
Jul 27, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)
Mar 23, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
Mar 16, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)
Dec 22, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
Dec 15, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)
Dec 18, 2012	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 3 (Low)
Apr 5, 2011	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)
Mar 25, 2011	Complaint	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Snk — questions

Did Snk pass its last health inspection?: Snk at 8106 S Racine Ave was inspected on Dec 19, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Snk?: The most recent inspection cited 12 violations, beginning with: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND ZAPPER FROM PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE PROPER MONITORING DEVICES.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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