Canvass
Apr 20, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Mr. D's Snack Shop
6656 W Diversey Ave
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Nov 4, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DRIED LIQUID FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALL
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 28, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASING SOAP PROVIDED AT MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 OR MORE SMALL FLIES AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWWASHING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST, ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE BIN OF WHITE ONIONS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMIATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DRIED LIQUID FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD PREP WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 28, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 17, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APRON STORED ON CUTTING BOARD WITH RAW MEAT IN REAR PREP AREA. Soiled LINENS shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND SINK IN REAR AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 29, 2023
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT LEFT CORNER SIDE AT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND CEILING FAN BLADES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AND ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD,FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DEBRIS AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source