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THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP

5937 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP on .

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643869

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630564

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630234

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE GRAB THE COOKED TOAST FROM THE TOASTER AND SERVE IT ON A PLATE WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: REMOVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE AT HAND WASHING SINK.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION IN THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING BENEATH THE GRILL AND STEAM TABLE, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND BETWEEN THE FREEZER AND WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE, UNDER THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER AND NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE SHELVING BENEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE SEATING COUNTER, AND UNDER THE BOOTHS AND CORNER IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE AND EXERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, DRAWERS AND EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE HATCH OPENING AT THE END OF THE SEATING COUNTER. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS AT WALL CORNER JUNCTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613284

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-803.11-- NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16--- RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--- UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613066

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-803.11-- NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16--- RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)-- NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--- UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-25 REPORT #2612725.- 8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-18-24 REPORT #2591159 NOT CORRECTED.#55- MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612725

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE WATER PITCHERS FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL SIDES OF THE SINK.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE OR USE BOWLS WITHOUT HANDLES INSIDE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-18-24 REPORT #2591159 NOT CORRECTED.#55- MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.#45-: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.#47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591159

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY DRYING ON REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590764

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES HELD HOT ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER OF 117F TO 120.2F. FOOD DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF 135F OR GREATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED COOKED CHORIZO NOTED IN A COLD HOLDING CONTAINER AT 55F ON THE COOKS LINE AND DICED TOMATOES IN PREP AREA AT 60F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN COOKED EGGS ON THE MENU NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: TORN MESH SCREEN ON THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING, NO HOLES TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN OPEN SHOPPING CART ON THE REAR OUTDOOR YARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE OR REMOVE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER LID EXTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: SHELF BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE COOKS LINE GRILL,EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY DRYING ON REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573336 ON 3-28-23 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.12- NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#43- 3-304.12- NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573336

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES AT DOOR GASKETS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKES ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572809

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES AT DOOR GASKETS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKES ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561332

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN STORED WATER PITCHERS AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN LINE COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.----ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE OF BOTH THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP HOLDERS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MENS WASHROOM WASH BASIN IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING CERAMIC GLAZE, UNEVEN AND ROUGH CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE PREP STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: METAL SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR SHELVING AT THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING, AND DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOZZLE ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED/MISSING TILES, INCLUDING THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERCOOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----WALL AT THE DISH SCRAPER SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING METAL, CHIPPING PAINT, AND EXCESSIVE MOLD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER ON FLOORS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND MISSING SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492240

Location recorded for this inspection · THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP · 5937 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED INSIDE DRY STORAGE(BEANS,RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

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  • ST. ANDREW'S INN5938 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60660Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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