Smalls
Last inspected: May 12, 2017
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Score
Smalls has been inspected five times since 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated May 12, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Smalls's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 12, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Smalls' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP REAR STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.5 F, FOUND PORK, RICE, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- BRISKET AT 49.1 F, PORK AT 47.0 F, COOKED RICE AT 57.1 F AND ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AT 57.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUOS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR (ALONG COOKLINE) RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR COOLER GASKET.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS WITH A DATE. MISSING PRODUCT NAME ON THE LABELS.FOUND ABOVE IN ALL REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE DATE AND PRODUCT NAME ON ALL LABELS FOR FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PANEL/SMOOTH SURFACE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND MIDDLE LOWER PORTION OF THE DOOR SURFACES IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUSTY DENTS AND HOLES. ABOVE STATED DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DARK STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. FOUND ABOVE WITH BROWN STAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PORK RIBS (POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 108.8 F, IN ROOM TEMPERATURE INSIDE CONTAINER. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS BEING USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140 F OR ABOVE OR HELD COLD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKING EQUIPMENT) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID CEILING TILES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAME OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT COVERING UP EXHAUST VENT IN BATHROOM WINDOW, MUST PROVIDE A MECHANICAL EXHAUST SYSTEM, IF VENT IS NOT IN USE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Jun 12, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING 4" THRU- OUT THE COOKING LINE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON EACH ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGER GOT THE SIGNS AND POSTED IT ON THE DOOR WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. NO CITATION ISSUED, ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smalls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smalls on file is from May 12, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smalls?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smalls.
Has Smalls' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smalls have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smalls 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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