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Smothers

107 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Restaurant · High risk
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64/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 3 inspections for recurring violations

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2011-05-16
Pass Rate
33%
2 failures
Score
64/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2011-05-16)
Failed 2 inspections (2011, 2011)
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
2011-05-16 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-05-04 Fail License
7
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.

minor Sanitation

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

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.

minor Sanitation

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

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 EQUIPMEN...

minor Sanitation

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

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 UN...

minor Sanitation

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

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...

minor Sanitation

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

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 prov...

minor Sanitation

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

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...

2011-04-05 Fail License

No violations found.

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