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Smokin' Woody's

4160 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: May 30, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Smokin' Woody's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 30, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since May 30, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL LOOSE GASKETS AT ALL 2DR COOLERS AND AT THE 3 SLIDING DOOR COOLER.
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90
Aug 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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95
May 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE FREEZER AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MSCHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNER AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PATIO SCREEN DOOR AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE MOP SINK AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING AT SAME AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED THE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN 2 COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE STORAGE, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR POP COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,AND CUTTING BOARDS INSTRUCTED TO TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEM.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO BREAK DOWN BOXES AND DISPOSE IN DUMPSTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin' Woody's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokin' Woody's on file is from May 30, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokin' Woody's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smokin' Woody's.

Has Smokin' Woody's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokin' Woody'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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