Smoking Tips
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2011
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Score
Across the available record, Smoking Tips has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 6, 2011. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Smoking Tips is from Jun 6, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jun 6, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 5-20-11 NOT CORRECTED: -19-GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE RECEPTACLE-MUST MAKE KEEP THE EXTERIOR CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL FOR NON COMPLIANCE FOR EXISTING VIOLATION-7-42-090
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: violation not corrected-see violation # 14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, & REACH-IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP.
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May 20, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE RECEPTACLE-MUST MAKE KEEP THE EXTERIOR CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, & REACH-IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP.
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Aug 18, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT RUNNING WATER OR TEPID AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. OWNER TURNED ON HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINKS AND PROVIDED SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARODOUS FOODS (BEEF, EGGS). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT . PROVIDE SAME. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR, LIGHT OUT. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR. BBQ PIT IN POOR REPAIR, MOTOR INOPERABLE. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 5, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST PROVIDE COVING IN THE REAR SOUTHEAST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST SHIELD LIGHTS OVER REAR 3 COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST INSTALL A LONGER FACET TO REACH ALL 3 COMP ON THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smoking Tips last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smoking Tips on file is from Jun 6, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smoking Tips?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smoking Tips.
Has Smoking Tips' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Smoking Tips have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smoking Tips 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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