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I 57 SMOKEHOUSE

1648 W 115TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for I 57 SMOKEHOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643375

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND MOD WEARING A SLEEVELESS TOP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR THE PROPER CLOTHING WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TILES AND VENTS

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE TOILET ROOM WITH POOR LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081450

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: (2)LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK RIBS APPROX 37LBS) RANGING FROM 80.7F 90.6F ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. LARGE CONTAINER OF TURKEY TIPS (APPROX 60LBS) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN HOT STANDING WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 89.6F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 97LBS $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 13 -LARGE HOUSE FLIES, FLYING BY PREP TABLE ALSO FOUND 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BY FREEZER IN REAR ROOM AND 20- INSIDE CABINET OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN 3- COMPARTMENT BY EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, IMPROPER DRAINING AT SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED PORK LINK CONTAINERS STORED IN REGRFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOOD.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING VENTS COVER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHIELDS AND REPLACE DAMAGED SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN COOKING PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081393

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OF APPROX 60-LBS OF COOKED PORK LINKS INSIDE OF COOLER DATED 8-30-2017 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.7F-52.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALSO FOUND 3- LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK RIB TIPS, IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 83.7F TO 118.9F. THAT WAS BEING IMPROPER COOLED IN DEEP CONTAINERS. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MUST COOL FOODS IN SHALLOW PANS FROM 140.0F TO 70.0F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70.0F TO 40.0F IN 4- HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. LARGE 5 GALLON CONTAINERS OF BARBEQUE SAUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATED AND PROPERLY STORE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 13 -LARGE HOUSE FLIES, FLYING BY PREP TABLE ALSO FOUND 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BY FREEZER IN REAR ROOM AND 20- INSIDE CABINET OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN 3- COMPARTMENT BY EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, IMPROPER DRAINING AT SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY DRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED PORK LINK CONTAINERS STORED IN REGRFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOOD.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING VENTS COVER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHIELDS AND REPLACE DAMAGED SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN COOKING PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060091

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059561

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES . 28 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,11 DROPPINGS UNDER 2- COMP SINK CABINET AND 16 DROPPINGS UNDER WASHROOM HAND SINK CABINET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SRVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARGAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA SHARED WITH LOUNGE NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT PROOFED. LIDS MISSING FROM BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST REPLACE LIDS.WASTE GREASE CAN ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR LID AND CONTAINER WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE 2- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632324

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(PLASTIC FORKS)TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REFRIGERATOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631858

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES INSIDE FURNACE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(PLASTIC FORKS)TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. SECURE LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REFRIGERATOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562000

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.9F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 50F PER THE COOLERS THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER FIXED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 25LBS. OF CHICKEN STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 60.2F-62-9F. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE PRODUCT, VALUED AT $143.50.

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PLACING BREAD IN THE ORDERS WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE WAX PAPER, UTENSILS, WEAR GLOVES (WASHING HANDS BEFORE/AFTER USE), ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515903

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515612

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT NONE OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. A SPATULA WAS INSIDE OF IT, A WRENCH WAS ON IT AND 3 LARGE CONTAINERS WERE IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND TO USE IT FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RIBS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARATION/SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP IN THE SIDE COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RAN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. THE WATER SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIX AND TO MAINTAIN IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED NOVEMBER 05, 2014 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT COURSE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501528

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DATED 11-3-2014. PRE-COOKED AND COOKED FOODS-RIBS-58.F,PORK RIB TIPS -63.9F,WHOLE CHICKEN-52.9F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MEATS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER.-CDI TOTAL APPROX 23 LBS COST APPOX $65.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN CEILINGS NOT CLEAN ,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DRAIN LINE TO AIR CONDITIONER DRAINING IN REAR WASHROOM IN BUCKET.MUST RELOCATE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296882

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ,PORK HOT LINKS,NOT LABLED INSIDE REACH COOLER MAINTAINED AT 55F.COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER, CDI. COST $200.00. APPROX 40LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1376121

Location recorded for this inspection · I 57 SMOKEHOUSE · 1648 W 115TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE COLESLAW IN REACH-IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNIT, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FRONT COOLER WHERE COLESLAW IS STORED.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60643

165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • BLACK CAT LOUNGE1640 W 115TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643Liquor · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • I-57 RIBHOUSE1524 W 115TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643Restaurant · Chicago · 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • I-57 RIB HOUSE1524 W 115TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643Restaurant · Chicago · 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • DOLLAR TREE #420411618 S MARSHFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60643Grocery Store · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    PassInspected
  • RM FOOD LIQUOR1478 W 115TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643Grocery Store · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • RM FOOD LIQUOR1478 W 115TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643Grocery Store · Chicago · 0.2 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1575975.

Food Inspections

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