Chicago
80
EAT

Smakosz Inc

5619 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
80/100

Clean record — passed all 7 inspections

Inspections
7
6 passed
Last Inspected
2015-06-19
Pass Rate
86%
0 failures
Score
80/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-06-19
No failures across all 7 inspections on record
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
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Sanitation minor 21×
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2015-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND TWO BAGS OF RAW PORK STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 49.7F-53.7F AND 54F;ALSO A POT FULL OF COOKED POTATOES STORED UNDER THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN THE BASEMENT AT TEMP OF 113F TO 116...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.INSIDE THE SINK WAS DRAINING FOUR PANS AND BEHIND THE FAUCET A GREEN CUTTING BOARD,NECK FAUCET WAS TILT TO THE LEFT. AS I WAS STANDING IN THE KITCHEN AWAITING TO WASH MY HANDS,CO...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE COVERED.ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DIRTY CARDBOARDS WITH CLEAN PANS STORED ON TOP,USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM THE POP GUN HOLDER DRAINING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECTED S...

2014-10-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

STAND UP 2-DOOR PRODUCE COOLER WITH ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

2013-04-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT/HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

2012-08-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, counter top in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood on sides of counter top, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, liquor storage area and by washer and dryer areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

2011-11-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in kitchen area and by dish machine area need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls in kitchen prep areas need cleaning, peeling paint above door in kitchen shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning.

2011-03-01 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Coller shelving in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(crevices). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in bar area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners),floor in kitchen prep area need cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and ea...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling in bsmt. had peeling paint above reach in freezer, shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in bsmt. storage area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen need cleaning. 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...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathrooms not clean need cleaning. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.

2010-06-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER THE RACK SHELVINGS. REPAIR THE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEME...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER AND HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE 2 WASHROOMS DOOR NEED TO BE READJUST. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY THROUGH. MAINTENANCE GUY FIXED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 WASHROOMS WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT.

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