Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SMAKTAK on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610679
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953243
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
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: NOTED 2 CHEST FREEZER DOOR (IN BASEMENT) IN POOR REPAIR. INTERIOR SURFACES BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.--------AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRAINPIPE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULAYION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.------MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948337
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ON 04-07-2015 INSPECTION REPORT# 1532656). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED 2 CHEST FREEZER DOOR (IN BASEMENT) IN POOR REPAIR. INTERIOR SURFACES BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.--------AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON CORNERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVES AND OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL MICROWAVE OVENS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE (GANGWAY) AREA WITH SOME LITTER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.------MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532656
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
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: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH NAME THATS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MILTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES IN REAR PREP AREA AND UTENSILS AND PLATES ON TABLE SHOULD BE COVERED OR PLACED ON TABLE WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418614
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KICTHEN TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE SAME STATED REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN SITTING ON TOP OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST SEAL SMALL HOLE AT TOP STAIRWAY STEP ON FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR/SEAL LARGE HOLE IN DRY WALL WHERE THE BOILER IS INSTALLED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE RESTROOM. MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418213
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
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: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A WHITE PLASTIC BAG INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AND ALSO FOUND FROZEN POLISH SAUSAGE INSIDE A WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO COVER PIPES AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1354067
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
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: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CHEST FREEZERS AT SEMI BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP,DIRT ON INNER LID OF GASKET. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN LID AND GASKET OF SECOND CHEST FREEZER ALL AT SAME AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE SEMI BASEMENT STORAGE, ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND FREEZERS AT SAME AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AT PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL AND CEILING AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM AND ON STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE SEMI BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271322
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
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: Found some food items not propely dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving need cleaning(detailed).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under storage shelving in bsmt storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls by reach in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning, wall that had exposed raw wood, hole in bsmt food storage area by furnace, shall be repaired/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in 1st floor prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604430
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove)had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment(reach in freezer), and under cooking equipment(stove)not cleaned need detailed cleaning(corners).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area not cleaned need detailed cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, excess grease removed.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88647
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in boiler rooms,storage room in state of direpair, exposed raw wood shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken light shield in storage room shall be replaced, light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean need cleaning(detailed).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250738
Location recorded for this inspection · SMAKTAK · 5961 N ELSTON AVE
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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Stove, sinks, cooler and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light cover not cleaned in prep area. Instructed to detail clean. Walls not maintained in storage area. Instructed to repair walls and repaint.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to remove nozzle with threads attached to faucet.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60646
82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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