Lexington Betty Smoke House #1

6954-6956 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
American
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

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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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL PANS STORED IN THE KITCHEN AFTER USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE FOIL PANS.
45
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 24, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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.