FEB 17
2026
PASS · 0 violations
CHICAGO SMOKE LTD.
Chicago Health Dept
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
39 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
39
VIOLATIONS
51
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 4
2025
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 8
2025
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE NORTH KITCHEN WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 24
2025
PASS · 0 violations
APR 2
2024
PASS · 0 violations
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DEC 8
2023
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BUILT IN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK INOPERABLE, SAID STOPPER UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 6
2023
PASS 3 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 1
2023
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 25
2023
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE AREAS: HAPPY LOBSTER AND DOCK 15. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
APR 5
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 29
2022
FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE AMERICAN GLORY STORAGE SECTION, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE OLMAR STORAGE SECTION AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE SECTION ACROSS FROM SAID STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED DOCK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT DOCK DOOR #55. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
AUG 20
2021
PASS 5 violations
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER AND COMPLETELY COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TWO TRAYS OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE MEN WASHROOM LOOSE(1st KITCHEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FEB 18
2021
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 11
2021
FAIL 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HEATER IN POOR REPAIR IN ONE OF TWO FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
JAN 27
2021
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 5
2021
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 24
2020
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 20
2020
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 1
2020
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 17
2020
PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN RODENT TRAPS LOCATED THRU OUT THE DOCK AREA IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TRAPS THAT ARE COVERED. OPEN RODENT TRAPS ARE PROHITBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT RODENT TRAPS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING AT SAID DOCK DOORS AND DOCK AREA; DOOR #40, #41, #65, #73, #89 AND REPLACE THE FIBER GLASS PANEL AROUND DOOR #46, THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE DOCK HAS VARIOUS DOCK DOORS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING. ON THE SOUTHEAST DOCK AREA THERE IS A SECTION OF THE STEEL BEAMS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A 3 OR MORE INCH GAP AT THE FAR TOP SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID AREAS AND ALL OF THE DOCK TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ON AND AROUND ALL FLOORS AND SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS IN THE DOCK WITH CLUTTER (BAGS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OR ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
DEC 2
2019
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PROOFER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE, AND REPLACE THE CAULK.
MAY 9
2019
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 2
2019
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIGHT COMING FROM UNDER DOCK DOOR #50 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRIP TRAY OF THE SMOKER (SHARED KITCHEN #1) NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS IN (SHARED KITCHEN #1 DISH ROOM), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS SO THE SHARED KITCHEN USERS CAN CHECK THE CHLORINE PPM/MAKING SURE THE UTENSILS IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ARE CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING LEAKING WATER AT DOOR #24, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE CAGE AT DOOR#24.
NOV 30
2018
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 16
2018
FAIL 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD DOOR OF CAGE #16 TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT AND ANY OTHER OVERHEAD DOOR THAT HAS OPENINGS OR ENTRY POINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CAGES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (#59)FROM REPORT #2233024 DATED NOVEMBER 9,2018 NOT CORRECTED: #38 OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS CAGES ON FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT OF LOADING DOCK AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). TODAY DURING INSPECTION NOTED LIVE RAT ACTIVITY WITH RAT RUNNING FROM ONE CAGE TO ANOTHER. ALSO NOTED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR OF LARGE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NOV 9
2018
FAIL 6 violations 5 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS CAGES ON FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT OF LOADING DOCK AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD DOOR OF CAGE #16 TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CAGES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
FEB 2
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 50F. PREMISES MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. NO FOOD AT THIS TIME IN WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN IS SHUT DOWN. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
APR 18
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED LARGE MIXER AND PREP AREA USED BY PIZZA DUDE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE ON THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 9
2017
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 14
2016
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 7
2016
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED TWO DOCK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOCK DOORS #10 AND #15. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 31
2016
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 5
2015
PASS 3 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN SOUTH WOMEN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND SINK IN NORTH WASHROOOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN NORTH WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
MAR 17
2015
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 28
2014
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
MAR 21
2014
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACK CEILING IN PREP AREA (EAST). INSTD TO PAIN IN LIGHT FINISHED COLOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA (EAST PREP). HOT WATER TANK DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (WEST PREP). INSTD TO ROUTE DRAIN LINE PROPERLY.
AUG 28
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM 2ND. PREP KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN MAIN KITCHEN CHAR GRILL, COOLER DRAWERS BELOW CHAR GRILL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER IN 2ND. PREP KITCHEN, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
DEC 19
2012
PASS 1 violation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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