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Smart Nutrition

2256 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
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Last inspected: Aug 12, 2016
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Smart Nutrition four times, with records going back to 2015. On Aug 12, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Smart Nutrition's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 12, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

“Outside garbage waste grease and storage area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Smart Nutrition is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTERS TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK BASE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smart Nutrition last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smart Nutrition on file is from Aug 12, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smart Nutrition?

Across the inspection record, “outside garbage waste grease and storage area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smart Nutrition.

Has Smart Nutrition's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smart Nutrition have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smart Nutrition 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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