What is G & N Snack Shop's health inspection score?

G & N Snack Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was G & N Snack Shop last inspected?

G & N Snack Shop was last inspected on November 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does G & N Snack Shop have?

G & N Snack Shop has 29 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is G & N Snack Shop safe to eat at?

G & N Snack Shop has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does G & N Snack Shop serve?

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

Official Health Record

G & N Snack Shop

Name: G & N Snack Shop
Address: 5100 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 59

5100 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/6/2025

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

Location

5100 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON WASHING HANDS AND CONSTANTLY WIPING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON APRON TO DRY.INSTRUCTED TO PROPER WASH BARE HANDS AND DRY HANDS ON AN APPROPRIATE HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DISHWASHING BEING WASHED AND NO SANITIZER BASIN SET UP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BAKED POTATOES STORED ON TOP OF THE RIM OF A GARBAGE CAN AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON GARBAGE CANS AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHILE IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A PILE OF TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM 04/16/2024, REPORT #2592867. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Med10 Basic

16 total1 risk factor

30/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:55AM TO 12:30PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 12:30PM CERTIFIED MANAGER IOANNHS KAPRALES ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY WIPING CLOTHES AND BRUSHES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA 2 DOZEN OF EGGS AT 52.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS COOKED POTATOES AND COOKED SHRUDDED POTATOES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SLATTERED ON THE BACKSPLASH AT THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR ON NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. EGGS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT OVER STORAGE SHELVES. MUST PROVIDE SUITABLE CONTAMINATION FOR PROTECTION.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE OVEN AND FRYERS, ON PREP TABLES, AND IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS AND ON BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED A BROKEN GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INTSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILLS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS (SCRAP METAL, CO2 TANKS, ETC.) INSIDE THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ENCLOSURES USED FOR REFUSE OR RECYCLABLES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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