Smooth and Social

1517-1521 W Warren Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

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Last inspected: Apr 14, 2021

Score

Medium Risk

Smooth and Social has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Smooth and Social's record stops at Apr 14, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Smooth and Social's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH COLD WATER HANDLE NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND ENSURE SINK HAS HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: 5-402.12 NOTED THAT ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO ALSO HAVE A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. OBSERVED TWO ON SITE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINKS WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHTBULB IN VENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PERSONS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Apr 7, 2021

License

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSONS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: NOTED THAT ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO ALSO HAVE A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. OBSERVED TWO ON SITE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINKS WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHTBULB IN VENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smooth and Social last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smooth and Social on file is from Apr 14, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smooth and Social?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smooth and Social.

Has Smooth and Social's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smooth and Social have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smooth and Social 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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