What is Snack Shop's health inspection score?

Snack Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Snack Shop last inspected?

Snack Shop was last inspected on March 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Snack Shop have?

Snack Shop has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Snack Shop safe to eat at?

Yes, Snack Shop has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Snack Shop serve?

Snack Shop serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Snack Shop

Name: Snack Shop
Address: 452 W PERSHING RD, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 96

452 W PERSHING RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/13/2026

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0Excellent

American•Back of the Yards

Ranked #16 of 57 in Back of the YardsBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 92/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COOLING UNIT IN PREP WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK LEAKY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT PREP AREA ON UNUSED COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MISCELLANEUS ITEMS AND ORGANIZE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FRONT GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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