Mary Lee's Smokehouse

2 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

American

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mary Lee's Smokehouse has three inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 6, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Mary Lee's Smokehouse's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES PORK RIBS,CHICKEN,ETC.) ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK.

Feb 14, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 9, 2011

License

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE RACKS AND OR SHELVING UNITS TO STORE DRY FOOR ITEMS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR OPERATIONS ON SITE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AROUND SMOKER AND HOT WATER TANK TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON TILES. REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENTILATION FILTER, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANELS AROUND PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA. CLEAN STAINS ON CEILING AND OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE HOSE IS ATTACHED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mary Lee's Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mary Lee's Smokehouse on file is from Nov 6, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Mary Lee's Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mary Lee's Smokehouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mary Lee's Smokehouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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