Smoke Daddy
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
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Score
Smoke Daddy appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited 19 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE OFF AND UNDER REPAIR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. TECHNICIAN ON SITE ACTIVELY WORKING ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. MACHINE SERVICED AND FULLY FUNCTIONING BY END OF INSPECTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO BE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORING BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING BELOW AND BEHIND TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LINING ON THE HOT HOLDING DRAWERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TORN PLASTIC LINERS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO (2) OF SIX (2) SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE SINK FAUCET WAS NOT FULLY TURNING ON AND OPERATIONAL, AND THE OTHER SINK WAS FULLY TURNED OFF TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN GOOD REPAIR. FOUR (4) FULLY STOCKED AND FUNCTIONING HAND SINKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR USE.
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May 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE LID OF THE COOKS LINE FAR LEFT TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. : 4-204.12--- LIDS MUST BE ON THE BAR ICE BINS WHEN BINS ARE NOT IN CONSTANT USE.
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May 8, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. 1ST FLR. SERVER STATION HAND SINK AT A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 88.8F, 2ND FLR. SERVER STATION HAND SINK AT 73.4F, NOTED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT THE 1ST FLR. COOKS LINE HAND SINK, AND HOT WATER NOTED TURNED OFF FROM UNDER SINK AT THE 2ND FLR. COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ALL OTHER HAND SINKS NOTED WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKEN. APPROXIMATELY 29 LBS COOKED, PULLED CHICKEN WRAPPED TIGHTLY IN 3 TO 5 POUND POUCHES OF PLASTIC WRAP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 57.7F. WHEN ASKED, THE COOK ON SITE STATED IT WAS COOKED BETWEEN 11:30 AM TO 12:30 PM. LATER THE HEAD CHEF STATED IT WAS PREPARED AT 3PM. THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 4:15 PM WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED OR ON SITE FOR THE COOKED CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME/TEMPERATURE AND PROCEDURES FOR COOLING FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS PRE-PORTIONED, PREPARED AND BAGGED CORNED BEEF AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MANAGER STATES THE MEAT WAS PREPARED IN THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BURGERS ON THE MENU ARE NOT PROPERLY REMINDED BY ASTERISKS. AN ASTERISKS WITH THE STATEMENT "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" IS FOUND AT THE PRINTED CONSUMER ADVISORY BUT NO FOODS SUCH AS THE BURGERS ARE FOUND WITH THE ASTERISKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REMIND CONSUMERS. ALSO NOTED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDING AND DISCLOSURE ON THE BRUNCH MENU. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UPON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION FROM 5-8-24 NOTED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK WITH DUMPED ICE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SLOP/PREP SINK ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE 2ND FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE LID OF THE COOKS LINE FAR LEFT TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LIDS MUST BE ON THE BAR ICE BINS WHEN BINS ARE NOT IN CONSTANT USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORED PLATES IN THE 1ST FLR. KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN-USE PLASTIC FOOD SCOOPS IN HOT HELD ASSORTED MEATS IN HOT HOLDING DRAWERS WITH BROKEN HANDLES. MUST REPLACE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHEF WITH A LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Sep 5, 2023
Complaint
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINKS ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER WAS 94.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING:- -WIPED THEIR HANDS ON THEIR PANTS AND CONTINUED PREPARING A SERVING PLATE WITH CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS -WIPED HANDS ON A DIRTY WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS -WENT TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND CAME BACK TO THE PREP AREA ALL WITHOUT CH DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF USING GLOVES. GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED WHEN MOVING FROM THE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AREA AND WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: CORN BEEF 49.3F/72.1F/66.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS: BIKES 103.8F/110F118.4F/120F, CHICKEN 95.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES (TOMATOES, ONIONS) INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE SECOND-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SECOND-FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 83.5F AND 77.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS THROUGH OUT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS THROUGH OUT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (SMOKER) ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED VERY SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
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Jul 14, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND BEHIND BAR AREAS) WITH OUT HANDWASHING CLEANSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION,7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(EXPOSED SINKS, BEHIND BAR AREAS, AND GROUND FOOD PREP AREA ) WITHOUT ANY HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(BAR AREAS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP SURROUNDING THE STORAGE AREA OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Jun 23, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES AND SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES OPPOSITE STOVE AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER OF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDWASH SINK. ALSO NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND WASH SINK AND PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY DIRT AND SLIME. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WOME'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NO USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1.5 LBS PORK RIBS AT 106.7F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE BAR (USED AS A DRINK GARNISH). 4 LBS EACH CHICKEN AT 117.1, MAC & CHEESE AT 127.1F, BEANS AT 113.7F IN A HOT HOLDING DRAWER ON THE COOKS LINE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $35.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA AND THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOUND WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 95F & 96.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AT BOTH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK, COOKED BEANS, PREPARED CHEESE, CHILI THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTH BAR WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE. PREPARED DATES ONLY. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE BRUNCH MENU AND MAIN MENU.MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, AND DISCLOSE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM #2229533 ON 10-10-18 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED SUMMARY POSTED IN THE SERVER STATION WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE NO ACCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS FROM THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS IN BOTH THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ACCESSIBLE, ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE BARS NEXT TO SERVER STATIONS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LID FOR THE FIRST FLOOR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE LID AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS LINE SEVERELY DAMAGED/MELTED. MUST REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM AT THE TWO FAR LEFT WASH BOWLS. MUST PROVIDE GREATER WATER PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOOD STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND FIRST FLOOR ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Oct 10, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE AREA BY THE BAR AT SECOND FLOOR. EMPLOYEE USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR A DUMP SINK,PRESENTLY INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH COFFEE. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE TO DUMP FOOD LIQUIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: -304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZE BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZE SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. - -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) KNIVES AND FOOD SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR,BARS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 27, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14(A)(E)(F)(G)(H). OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS TOUCHING HIS NECK AND BACK,THAN CONTINUE THE TASK OF HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA; OTHER EMPLOYEES TOUCHING EQUIPMENT,GOING IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN WITH GLOVED HANDS,SWITCHING TASK AND HANDLE FOOD. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING BY EMPLOYEE WHEN GLOVES ARE CHANGED NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. MANAGER ON SITE DEMONSTRATED TO EMPLOYEE HOW TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:5 PANS OF COOKED CHILI(LABELLED 9-26-18) AT TEMP OF 45.9F-47.7F-48.1F; 40# OF COOKED AND SLICED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.6F; PORK WITH BEANS AND SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.6F; COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 54.1F TO 62.4F PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH BOTH UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.7F TO 40.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 165 VALUE 232.87. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE AREA BY THE BAR AT SECOND FLOOR. EMPLOYEE USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR A DUMP SINK,PRESENTLY INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH COFFEE. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE TO DUMP FOOD LIQUIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12(A)(B) PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER ARE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #10,(5-205.11).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN ACROSS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK BY THE FOOD LINE IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR, OUT OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY ONE HAD PAPER TOWELS; NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN (SMOKING AREA); NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR AREAS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR), ALSO SOME OF THE HAND WASHING SINK SOAP WAS NOT PROVIDED. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. - -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) KNIVES AND FOOD SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR,BARS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
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Mar 29, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,MUST MAINTAIN 0F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE FIRST FLOOR BAR ARE NOT ENCASED. FRP PANELS ARE TEMPORALLY PROVIDED UNTIL PERMANENT ENCASED PIPES ARE INSTALLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS ON CEILING AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BY THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoke Daddy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoke Daddy on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoke Daddy?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Smoke Daddy.
Has Smoke Daddy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smoke Daddy have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smoke Daddy means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Smoke Daddy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smoke Daddy is inspected around two times per year on average.
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