Smokin M's.

6814 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

American

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Smokin M's. stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 30, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Smokin M's. dates to Apr 30, 2014.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPAIR/SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS. PILE OF LOGS AT HALLWAY NEED TO BE ELEVATED 6" OF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING FAN BLADES AND VENTILATION COVERS IN THE DINING ROOM ARE DUSTY. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MOP SINK,HOT WATER TANK AREA IS CLUTTERED.UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Apr 15, 2013

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Apr 4, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING . MOPSINK NEEDS CLEANING.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEED CLEANING NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED. PILE OF LOGS AT HALLWAY NEED TO BE ELEVATED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Aug 7, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jul 31, 2012

License

2 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Must seal tile coving behind equipment. Must install swinging door at front counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin M's. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokin M's. on file is from Apr 30, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokin M's.?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smokin M's..

Has Smokin M's.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smokin M's. have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokin M's. 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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