What is Gene's Snacks & Sundries's health inspection score?

Gene's Snacks & Sundries has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gene's Snacks & Sundries last inspected?

Gene's Snacks & Sundries was last inspected on December 23, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gene's Snacks & Sundries have?

Gene's Snacks & Sundries has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gene's Snacks & Sundries safe to eat at?

Gene's Snacks & Sundries has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Gene's Snacks & Sundries serve?

Gene's Snacks & Sundries serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gene's Snacks & Sundries

Name: Gene's Snacks & Sundries
Address: 536 S CLARK ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 81

536 S CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/23/2024

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0Good

American•South Loop

Ranked #166 of 291 in South LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 23, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Jan 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOT DOG) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETHER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES FOOD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med2 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

36/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (REFRIGERATED COFFEE CREAMER, POLISH/HOT DOGS) TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (REFRIGERATED COFFEE CREAMER, POLISH/HOT DOGS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/SERVING AREA WHERE A POLISH/HOT GRILL/BUN WARMER/REFRIGERATOR IS STATIONED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID EQUIPMENT INTO THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH A HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
3-201.11(A) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS (APPROXIMATELY 16 PREMADE PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES AND 2 PREMADE PREPACKAGED SALADS) FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE, INVOICE PROVIDED STATES THE SOURCE IS FROM BRUDDERS LOCATED AT 3600 N. PULASKI, SAID FACILITY DOES NOT POSSESS A 1006 FOOD RETAIL LICENSE NOR A 1007 FOOD WHOLESALE LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS OBTAIN ALL FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS AND PREPACKAGED DESSERTS) AND WITHOUT INGREDIENTS (PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, AND IF ANY ALLERGENS EXISTS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED PEST TRAPS WITH DEAD BUGS INSIDE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AND REPLACE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE (2 MALES, 1 FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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