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Smoke Signals Bar B-Q

7137 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
American
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 22, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Smoke Signals Bar B-Q since Feb 22, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Smoke Signals Bar B-Q's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON SITE TO BETTER SUPPORT BUSINESS OPERATION. MUST ALSO HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT HOLDS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. 7-38-005A
2
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING.
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. REAR OUTER DOOR NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. PROPERLY SCREEN DOOR.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: SHARED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE FROM GROUND AROUND DUMSTER. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A LETTER STATING THAT GARBAGE DUMPSTER WILL BE SHARED WITH BUSSINESS LOCATED NEXT DOOR OR PROVIDE ANOTHER GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. 7-38-020
19
Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
20
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR AND DOOR FRAME LEADING TO OFFICE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS OVER PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION DUCT TO ROOF.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMP SINK. (MUST BE PROPERLY AFFIXED AND OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL") MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke Signals Bar B-Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke Signals Bar B-Q on file is from Feb 22, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Smoke Signals Bar B-Q's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smoke Signals Bar B-Q have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoke Signals Bar B-Q 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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