Smakosz
Last inspected: Jun 19, 2015
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Public records show seven inspections at Smakosz stretching back to 2010. Smakosz was last inspected on Jun 19, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Smakosz's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 19, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND TWO BAGS OF RAW PORK STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 49.7F-53.7F AND 54F;ALSO A POT FULL OF COOKED POTATOES STORED UNDER THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN THE BASEMENT AT TEMP OF 113F TO 116F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. TEMPERATURE ABUSE FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 35,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.INSIDE THE SINK WAS DRAINING FOUR PANS AND BEHIND THE FAUCET A GREEN CUTTING BOARD,NECK FAUCET WAS TILT TO THE LEFT. AS I WAS STANDING IN THE KITCHEN AWAITING TO WASH MY HANDS,COOK REMOVED PANS AND STORED THEM.INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY OF EXPOSED HAND SINK GIVEN.ALL ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE COVERED.ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY CARDBOARDS WITH CLEAN PANS STORED ON TOP,USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM THE POP GUN HOLDER DRAINING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. FOUND POP LINES STORED INSIDE A METAL CONTAINER WHICH WAS STORED ON TOP DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,RIGHT SIDE. LINES NEED TO BE MAINTAIN COLD/ICED.IN THE OTHER SIDE(LEFT) OF THE DRAIN BOARD, A SELF DRAIN ICE CONTAINER IS STORED ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS SO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROPERLY USED
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Oct 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP 2-DOOR PRODUCE COOLER WITH ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT/HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, counter top in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood on sides of counter top, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, liquor storage area and by washer and dryer areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen area and by dish machine area need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen prep areas need cleaning, peeling paint above door in kitchen shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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Mar 1, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Coller shelving in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(crevices). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in bar area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners),floor in kitchen prep area need cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bsmt. had peeling paint above reach in freezer, shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt. storage area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen need cleaning. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathrooms not clean need cleaning. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER THE RACK SHELVINGS. REPAIR THE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER AND HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE 2 WASHROOMS DOOR NEED TO BE READJUST. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY THROUGH. MAINTENANCE GUY FIXED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 WASHROOMS WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smakosz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smakosz on file is from Jun 19, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smakosz?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Smakosz.
Has Smakosz's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smakosz have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smakosz 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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