Snakes & Lattes Chicago

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Inspections

1. Sep 10, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WASH TEMPERATURE AT 101F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROPER WASH TEMPERATURE OF AT MINIMUM 120F, AND FINAL SANITIZING READING ON CHEMICAL STRIPS BETWEEN 50PPM-100PM AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO UTILIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR FOR WASH , RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA WHERE DRIED KITCHENWARE SHELVING IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED 1 0F 2 CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2. May 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

3. Jul 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (SALAMANDER) IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

4. May 31, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND WALLS IN POOR CONDITION INSIDE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.(PEELING PAINT)MUST REPAIR.

5. Aug 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jun 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE FAUCET FOR THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Dec 10, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND INTERIOR DOORS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL ACCESS OF BUILDING.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS THAT ARE NEXT TO PREP COOLERS AND TABLES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BENT LID ON TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.