Pass

Snakes & Lattes Chicago

1965 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant ZIP 60647 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 7, 2026

Snakes & Lattes Chicago was last inspected on October 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 7, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dust and dirt buildup on walls in rear dish/prep area where dried kitchenware shelving is stored. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed 1 0f 2 cfm certificate holders with allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and maintain as required.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt buildup on walls in rear dish/prep area where dried kitchenware shelving is stored. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 0f 2 cfm certificate holders with allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and broken glass on floor throughout bar behind equipment. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out lightbulb in basement storage area. Instructed to replace and increase lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris buildup on cooking equipment (salamander) in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found walls in poor condition inside customer restrooms.(peeling paint)must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up inside bar ice machine. Must clean interior of said ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet for the bar exposed hand washing sink leaking and spraying water. Management instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  11. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  12. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guards at 1- compartment sinks that are next to prep coolers and tables.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace bent lid on topside of 3- door prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in women's toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace ventilation unit at hood of cooking equipment not working.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers requirements met for employees.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certificates for all food managers.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.