Smoke Daddy

Aug 18, 2025

0 violations

Oct 22, 2024

0 violations

Oct 1, 2024

2 violations

Key Violations:

38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, NEAR THE WAREWASHING AREA, IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA, AND THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2584603, DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #47 REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS AND DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Nov 3, 2023

5 violations

Key Violations:

16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREP AND SMOKER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CLEAN DAILY.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jun 30, 2022

5 violations

Key Violations:

40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Jun 24, 2020

3 violations

Key Violations:

|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, HOT TCS FOOD PLACED IN LARGE TUBS COVERED TIGHTLY AND PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SMALLER CONTAINERS LOOSELY COVER TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 60 LBS OF DAIRY CHEESE SAUCE STORE IN 2 LARGE TUBS AT 53.4F - 57.1F. TUBS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN TCS FOODS PROPELY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $600.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED

Apr 25, 2019

10 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM ATTACHED/INSTALLED OVER CONVECTION OVENS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOOD AND VENTILATION IS REQUIRED FOR OVEN SYSTEMS, UNLESS IT IS AN ELECTRIC OVEN AND USES LESS THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATION TO IDENTIFY/CONFIRM KILOWATT OR INSTALL HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER CONVECTION OVER, IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON SITE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, REMOULADE SAUCES, SLICES CHEESES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN RESTROOM/S ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE.;;9|NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/HANDLING/ASSEMBLING/TOUCH, THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOODS, WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. *10LBS OF COLESLAW CABBAGE MIX, $10.00 *2 COOK SLIDER BUNS FOR PULLED PORK SANDWICH INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION, DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10LBS, AT $10.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 24, 2017

5 violations

Key Violations:

31|CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO PREPARE SINGLE SERVICE SALADS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BOWLS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS.;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ICE LIDS/COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROPERLY PROTECT ICE FROM THE PUBLIC WALKWAY.;;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN VENT COVER AND CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.;;43|FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Mar 29, 2016

2 violations

Key Violations:

32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IN POOR REPAIR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT EAST BAR AREA,DIRTY DUCT TAPE AT EDGE OF THE SPLASH GUARD.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR REPLACE IT;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENTS AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Mar 22, 2016

3 violations

Key Violations:

16|FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT PANELS OF ICE BIN,INSRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE BAR AREA AND ABOVE PREP TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA ,ALSO ABOVE CAMBRO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. NO EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE SHOULD BE ABOVE ANY AREAS WITH FOOD AND BEVARAGE PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE WASTE WATER PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A);;32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IN POOR REPAIR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT EAST BAR AREA,DIRTY DUCT TAPE AT EDGE OF THE SPLASH GUARD.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR REPLACE IT;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENTS AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN