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Smashburger

2031 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Smashburger stretching back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Smashburger since Jul 29, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up three times.

Smashburger's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CONDENSATION FORMING AND DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING/FAN HOUSING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION.
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95
Jul 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE MOP SINK AND APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BURGERS, FRIES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CONDENSATION FORMING AND DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING/FAN HOUSING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION.
32
86
Nov 13, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN AROUND MOP SINK.
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90
Nov 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. TEST STRIPS READ 0PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN AROUND MOP SINK.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN FRONT MILK COOLER AND OTHER REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETRS THAT CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MANAGER ON DUTY HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY DATED ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-IUP), INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 15, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION MUST HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smashburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smashburger on file is from Jul 29, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smashburger?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smashburger.

Has Smashburger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smashburger have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smashburger 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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