Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e

3517 W Arthington St, Chicago, IL 60624
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e three times, with records going back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e since Nov 4, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STILL NEED TO CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELING INSIDE STORAGE CADINET UNDER THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING ON THE SIDE OF CADINET WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MOTOR HOUSE COVER TO THE DELI COOL AND VENT COVERS IN THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jul 5, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e on file is from Nov 4, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e.

Has Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smooches — Homan Square Caf'e means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.