Smokey's BBQ + Grill
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2017
78
Score
Smokey's BBQ + Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 29, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 29, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Smokey's BBQ + Grill on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Nov 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the floor in the dish area. Instructed facility 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 grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain an internal thermometer in the rear 2 door refrigerator.
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Apr 14, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the two door refrigeration unit in the rear storage area, on the two door refrigerator in the kitchen, and on the reach in prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace 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 an exposed brick wall near the front counter kitchen area. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.
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Oct 21, 2014
Complaint
6 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 CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RIBS, PORK, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH ORGINIAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND REAR SEATING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER OUT OF BATTERIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING BATTERIES FOR THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (T.V.'S, UNUSED REGISTERS, WINDOWS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Jun 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (BEHIND COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD, SAID WOODEN WALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN MENS WASHROOM ABOVE HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE TURKEY REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR SAID FOOD HANDLER, ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 27, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (IN USE) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. A MECHANICAL DISH MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50-100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE. THE SAID DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. WHEN FIXED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES (WITH PINK BUILD-UP) OF DISH MACHINE.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (ON TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not dated in cooler, must date food items in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of dish machine storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners).
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Jun 14, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving, rack that had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage racks, shelving in 1st floor, bsmt., need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep areas by grill, need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas, bsmt. storage areas, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER HAVE PEELING FINISH. MUST REPLACE OR RE-FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR OF DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" IN THE HALLWAY OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST FINISH THE WALLS BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN AND REACH IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND REGULAR THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOR ALL ITEMS AND ARTICLES TO STORE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smokey's BBQ + Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smokey's BBQ + Grill on file is from Sep 29, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smokey's BBQ + Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Smokey's BBQ + Grill.
Has Smokey's BBQ + Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smokey's BBQ + Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smokey's BBQ + Grill 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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