Windy City Smoked Meats
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Windy City Smoked Meats, the earliest from 2021. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Windy City Smoked Meats' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSING (ROP) NOT APPROVED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES MUST OBTAIN.OBSERVED 2- ROP VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES THAT NEEDS HACCP APPROVAL.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON EQUIPMENT AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER, MINI LAB AREA ALONG WALL BASES,IN FRONT TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL BASES,OFFICE AREA BEHIND TABLE AND SHELVING UNIT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH AT THIS TIME MUST PROVIDE A DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MANTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILE IN HALLWAY WHERE REFRIGERATORS ARE STORED OUTSIDE OF REAR TOILET ROOM.
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Aug 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS IN REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Aug 30, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN MAIN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.PRIORITY 7-38-020 (A)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECONNECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY OR LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY IDPH STATE LICENSE CERTIFICATE AND LOG BOOK.7-38-020 (C)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR, NO GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAINS, AND NO BASE BOARDS WALLS NEAR PREP COOLER AND 3 COMPARMTENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN NEED OF CLEANING, STAINED WITH WATER RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK IN FACILITY. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Windy City Smoked Meats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Windy City Smoked Meats on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Windy City Smoked Meats?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Windy City Smoked Meats.
Has Windy City Smoked Meats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Windy City Smoked Meats have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Windy City Smoked Meats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Windy City Smoked Meats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Windy City Smoked Meats is inspected around two times per year on average.
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