Smoked Soul
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2017, Smoked Soul has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2017. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Smoked Soul dates to Dec 1, 2017.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Smoked Soul on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE OPEN, NO COVER, AND NO LABEL ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPER PROPERLY WITH COVERS AND LABEL THEM.
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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 SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED OR PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND A WARMING TABLE IN THE SAME LOCATION NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE WATER HEATER AND AROUND PIPING IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNTREATED WOOD BEHIND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR BETTER FLOOR CLEANING AND PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 19, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE WATER HEATER AND AROUND PIPING IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNTREATED WOOD BEHIND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR BETTER FLOOR CLEANING AND PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 12, 2017
License
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER NOT DRAINED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP TABLE AND ENSURE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS ABOVE CHEST FREEZER AND NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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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: OBSERVED OUTER OPENING ABOVE FRONT DOOR AND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE WATER HEATER ROOM IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE WATER HEATER AND AROUND PIPING IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNTREATED WOOD BEHIND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR BETTER FLOOR CLEANING AND PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoked Soul last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoked Soul on file is from Dec 1, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoked Soul?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smoked Soul.
Has Smoked Soul's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoked Soul have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smoked Soul means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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