Lexington Betty Smoke House #1
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Lexington Betty Smoke House #1's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 8, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lexington Betty Smoke House #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lexington Betty Smoke House #1 on file is from Apr 8, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lexington Betty Smoke House #1?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lexington Betty Smoke House #1.
Has Lexington Betty Smoke House #1's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lexington Betty Smoke House #1 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lexington Betty Smoke House #1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.