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Oooh Wee Smothered

8548 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
American
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Oooh Wee Smothered. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Oooh Wee Smothered squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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82
Feb 13, 2026
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
3
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUNTATIN DRINK MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN - NOTED BLACK SUBTANCE ON INTERIOR BIN AND EXTERNAL DISPENSER. ALSO NOTED INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK, BROWN AND PINK SUBTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE UP, POACHED EGGS, BURGERS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oooh Wee Smothered last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oooh Wee Smothered on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oooh Wee Smothered?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oooh Wee Smothered.

Has Oooh Wee Smothered's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Oooh Wee Smothered have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oooh Wee Smothered 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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