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CHICAGO SMOKE LTD

2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant (Catering)

39 inspections

  1. Canvass

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  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

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  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE NORTH KITCHEN WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

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  5. Canvass

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  6. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BUILT IN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK INOPERABLE, SAID STOPPER UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NON WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

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  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE AREAS: HAPPY LOBSTER AND DOCK 15. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

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  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE AMERICAN GLORY STORAGE SECTION, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE OLMAR STORAGE SECTION AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE SECTION ACROSS FROM SAID STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED DOCK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT DOCK DOOR #55. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER AND COMPLETELY COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED TWO TRAYS OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE MEN WASHROOM LOOSE(1st KITCHEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  13. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HEATER IN POOR REPAIR IN ONE OF TWO FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
  15. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  16. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  17. Short Form Complaint

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  20. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN RODENT TRAPS LOCATED THRU OUT THE DOCK AREA IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TRAPS THAT ARE COVERED. OPEN RODENT TRAPS ARE PROHITBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT RODENT TRAPS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING AT SAID DOCK DOORS AND DOCK AREA; DOOR #40, #41, #65, #73, #89 AND REPLACE THE FIBER GLASS PANEL AROUND DOOR #46, THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE DOCK HAS VARIOUS DOCK DOORS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING. ON THE SOUTHEAST DOCK AREA THERE IS A SECTION OF THE STEEL BEAMS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A 3 OR MORE INCH GAP AT THE FAR TOP SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID AREAS AND ALL OF THE DOCK TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ON AND AROUND ALL FLOORS AND SHELVES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS IN THE DOCK WITH CLUTTER (BAGS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OR ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
  21. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PROOFER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE, AND REPLACE THE CAULK.
  22. Canvass Re-Inspection

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  23. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED LIGHT COMING FROM UNDER DOCK DOOR #50 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE DRIP TRAY OF THE SMOKER (SHARED KITCHEN #1) NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS IN (SHARED KITCHEN #1 DISH ROOM), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS SO THE SHARED KITCHEN USERS CAN CHECK THE CHLORINE PPM/MAKING SURE THE UTENSILS IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ARE CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING LEAKING WATER AT DOOR #24, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE CAGE AT DOOR#24.
  24. Canvass Re-Inspection

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  25. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • MUST SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD DOOR OF CAGE #16 TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT AND ANY OTHER OVERHEAD DOOR THAT HAS OPENINGS OR ENTRY POINTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CAGES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (#59)FROM REPORT #2233024 DATED NOVEMBER 9,2018 NOT CORRECTED: #38 OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS CAGES ON FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT OF LOADING DOCK AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). TODAY DURING INSPECTION NOTED LIVE RAT ACTIVITY WITH RAT RUNNING FROM ONE CAGE TO ANOTHER. ALSO NOTED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR OF LARGE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  26. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • MUST SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD DOOR OF CAGE #16 TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS CAGES ON FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT OF LOADING DOCK AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CAGES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
  27. Canvass Re-Inspection

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  28. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 50F. PREMISES MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. NO FOOD AT THIS TIME IN WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN IS SHUT DOWN. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
  29. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED LARGE MIXER AND PREP AREA USED BY PIZZA DUDE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAKY PIPE ON THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  30. Canvass

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  31. Canvass Re-Inspection

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  32. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED TWO DOCK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOCK DOORS #10 AND #15. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
  33. Canvass

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  34. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN SOUTH WOMEN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND SINK IN NORTH WASHROOOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN NORTH WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
  35. Canvass

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  36. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
  37. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BLACK CEILING IN PREP AREA (EAST). INSTD TO PAIN IN LIGHT FINISHED COLOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA (EAST PREP). HOT WATER TANK DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (WEST PREP). INSTD TO ROUTE DRAIN LINE PROPERLY.
  38. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM 2ND. PREP KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN MAIN KITCHEN CHAR GRILL, COOLER DRAWERS BELOW CHAR GRILL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER IN 2ND. PREP KITCHEN, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  39. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.