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Smothers

107 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
American
Last inspected: May 16, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Smothers has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 16, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 16, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Smothers is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. RUSTY OBSERVED ON SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN/PAINT.
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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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN UNIT.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE IN CORNER AREAS AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELF NEAR WASHROOM.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST INCLUDING VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN FAN ON WALL TO REMOVE DUST, COVER HOLE IN CEILING IN PANTRY AREA AT SIDE OF KITCHEN, REATTACH WALL COVING AT WALLBASE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED FOR LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: 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 FINISH CLEANING GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF TRAP; PAINT IF NEEDED. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR TOILET; NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AT WASHROOM SINK.
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Apr 5, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smothers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smothers on file is from May 16, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Smothers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smothers have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smothers 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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