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Snk

3601 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Grocery Store ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Sep 29, 2026

Snk was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 29, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11---observed burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 one walk-in-cooler (no tcs foods inside said cooler) not maintaining proper temperature (with an air temperature of 59f). Instructed manager cold holding unit must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or colder at all times.instructed to repair said cooler tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired. ***see comments below*** priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear food prep/dishwashin area without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged weather-strip at bottom of the rear exit door with gap opening. Instructed to pest proof said door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sticky fly trap rolls hanging above front prep/dishwashing area.instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaks at drainpipes at the following handwashing sinks; behind the service counter and at rear food prep area next to the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage area not maintained with excessive garbage and litter on the ground inside of the fenced in dumpster corral and the dumpster lids kept open.instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area clean and dumpster lids closed when not in use.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the rear food preps/dishwashing areas. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around ice machine, interiors of walk-in-coolers,walk-in-freezer, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15---observed gap opening approx"1/4" inch at bottom right and left corner of rear exit door that leads to the outside garbage dumpster.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage room/hallway/inside the water heater closet and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2638537 DATED:06/15/2026 #38---6-501.111: Controlling Pests (Pest Control Log Book) OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED, ETC.). ALSO, PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS EACH YEAR AND KEEP THEM IN THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15---observed gap opening approx"1/4" inch at bottom right and left corner of rear exit door that leads to the outside garbage dumpster.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage room/hallway/inside the water heater closet and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide and maintain signed employee health policy for each employee working on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink at front food prep area not accessible for use.hand sink being used to store dirty containers and multi-use utensils and washcloths.instructed manager, handwashing sink must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times.person-in-charge removed.priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sinks at front prep area and inside the washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at the front prep area.instructed to provide and maintain hand paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink located at the front prep area.instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice. "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.instructed to provide and maintain at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening approx"1/4" inch at bottom right and left corner of rear exit door that leads to the outside garbage dumpster.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no licensed pest control logbook available on premises.instructed to provide and maintain a licensed pest control logbook with all required documents (contract/service agreement, service report, chemicals used etc.). Also, provide at least 2 pest inspection reports each year and keep them in the pest control logbook for review.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster with overflowing trash lids preventing proper lid closure and excessive litter around said dumpster area.instructed to increase service pick-up or larger garbage dumpster must be able to close and remain tigh fitting in order to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage room/hallway/inside the water heater closet and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no metal-stem thermometer on site. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no labels on food seasonings and condiments in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed improper storage of food items (soda pop and water) being stored on the floor in the dishwashing area and dry storage area. Instructed to store properly.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed soiled mop in bucket in the dishwashing area. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed light in utility sink closet extremely dim and on the verge of burn out. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored improperly inside of the ice bin on top of the ice. Instructed to store properly between uses.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in kitchen food prep area dirty with a pink slime substance. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2lbs of chicken at 45.5f at the cost of approximately $6.99 and 3lbs of shrimp at 48.7f at cost of approximately $10.99 in the cold holding unit in the food prep area. Food items denatured in the trash. Instructed that tcs foods must be maintained at 41.0f and below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal-stem thermometer on site. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on food seasonings and condiments in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items (soda pop and water) being stored on the floor in the dishwashing area and dry storage area. Instructed to store properly.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken and mangled lids. Instructed to replace and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop in bucket in the dishwashing area. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light in utility sink closet extremely dim and on the verge of burn out. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee(s) health policy on-site at the time of inspection. Insturcted to have and keep on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit/diarrheal kit on-site along with no procedure for cleaning up vomit/diarrheal. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS INACCESSIBLE WITH GARBAGE CAN BLOCKING THE SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA IS INACCESSIBLE WITH NON-FOOD ITEM (OVEN MIT) AT THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap in the staff restroom. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030. Cos. Citation combined/consolidted with above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior chute of ice machine and surrounding surface soiled with excessive debris/black substance. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Cos.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold-holding tcs, time and temperature control, food items (eggs and shrimp) from inside the prep area cooler, at improper temperatures which is 48.0f for the eggs and 52.9f for the shrimp which was discarded in the trash immediately and denatured. The 4 eggs and 1lb of shrimp worth at approximately $8.00. Instructed to have tcs foods at 41.0f and below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on food storage containers (with flour for chicken, fish and shrimp). Instructed to provide labels on containers with common name of food item(s). Cos.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed staff with no hair restraint(s). Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed lettuce being stored in plastic grocery bag in the food prep area cooler. Instructed to store food in food grade container(s) or freezer bags. Cos.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying improperly. Instructed to invert mop to hang dry to dry properly. Cos.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent at the grill, stove and back splash in the food preparation area with greasy dirty debris/splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on-site at the time of inspection while tcs, time and temperature control, foods (chicken and fish) are prepared/served/stored. Instructed to have a certified food manager on duty/on-site and to have the original city of chicago certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citattion issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at handwashing sink in the hot prep area. Temperature of water was ranging from 74.5f to 90.1f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cooler not maintaining proper temperature 69.2f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sugar out of the original container without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap at three compartment sink at the rear to be leaking excessively and inoperable, causing waste water to drain onto prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). No citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet tissues available in the both washroom at time of inspection. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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