Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SMASHBURGER on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636219
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2627222 DATED NOVEMBER 18 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #57 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND TO #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE; OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627222
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610130
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND ICE CREAM ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591215
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2575526 DATED 5/8/2023: #58 "OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2575526 DATED 5/8/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU INCLUDES A FOUNTAIN DRINK OPTION AS ONE OF THE DEFAULT BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED DEFAULT BEVERAGE MUST COMPLY WITH STATE LAW.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575526
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND ICE CREAM ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH SODA MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575344
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND ICE CREAM ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR GRIDDLE AND HAND WASHING SINK IN LOBBY WITH WATER FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 100 AND 88 F. WATER STARTS AT 100 F THEN RAPIDLY DROPS AND DOES NOT COME BACK TO APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND HOLD THE TEMPERATURE CONSISTANTLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PLUMBING AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH SODA MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2561875 AUGUST 9 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561875
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES RAW BEEF) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-23-22 INSPECTION #2550157. VIOLATION 57. FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION 58. FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND FOUNTAIN DRINKS AS PART OF DEFAULT KIDS MENU. AS OF JANUARY 1, 2022 DEFAULT MENUS MUST NOT INCLUDE FOUNTAIN DRINKS(SUGARY DRINKS).
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550157
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. HANDLES HAMBURGERS, SLICED TOMATOES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL SANITATION MANAGERS.,
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523992
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523593
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT HOOKED UP TO CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF SANITIZING DISHES AT A CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED MOST REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS NOT TURNED ON AND WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER AVAILABLE IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED COMMERCIAL GARBAGE HAULER AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY RECORDS THEREOF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: UNABLE TO DETERMINE IS HOOD OVER HOT LINE FUNCTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN WORKING CONDITION.
LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522642
Location recorded for this inspection · SMASHBURGER · 4709 W FOSTER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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