HOLY SMOQUES BBQ

2524 S CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608

Detailed inspection and closure history

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this facility last ordered closed?

This facility was last ordered closed on 04/22/2025.

Why was it closed?

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF EGGS AT 48.2F, 3LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 49.8F, AND 3LBS OF COOKED BACON AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

See the Inspection History section for complete details on all violations.

When was this facility last inspected?

The most recent inspection was on 04/22/2025 CLOSURE .

What violations were found?

  1. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
    OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF EGGS AT 48.2F, 3LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 49.8F, AND 3LBS OF COOKED BACON AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  2.   and 2 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.

Closure History

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Closure Details

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Violations:

  • PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF EGGS AT 48.2F, 3LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 49.8F, AND 3LBS OF COOKED BACON AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection History

Violations

  • PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF EGGS AT 48.2F, 3LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 49.8F, AND 3LBS OF COOKED BACON AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Violations

  • ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Violations

  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN HEATER/AC CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
  • CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    Inspector Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID UNIT OR BRING THE REFRIGERATION UNIT INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
    Inspector Comments: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Violations

  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN HEATER/AC CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
  • CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    Inspector Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID UNIT OR BRING THE REFRIGERATION UNIT INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
    Inspector Comments: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
    Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Raw Database Records

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 98
inspection_date 2025-04-22
standardized_result closure
original_result Out of Business
Violation 1
violation_code 22.
violation_description PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
violation_comment OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF EGGS AT 48.2F, 3LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 49.8F, AND 3LBS OF COOKED BACON AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Violation 2
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 3
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 56469
inspection_date 2024-02-15
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 58.
violation_description ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
violation_comment 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 55701
inspection_date 2024-02-13
standardized_result fail
original_result Fail
Violation 1
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN HEATER/AC CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
Violation 2
violation_code 39.
violation_description CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
violation_comment 3-307.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID UNIT OR BRING THE REFRIGERATION UNIT INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Violation 3
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Violation 4
violation_code 54.
violation_description GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
violation_comment 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Violation 5
violation_code 58.
violation_description ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
violation_comment 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Violation 6
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 55701
inspection_date 2024-02-13
standardized_result fail
original_result Fail
Violation 1
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN HEATER/AC CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
Violation 2
violation_code 39.
violation_description CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
violation_comment 3-307.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID UNIT OR BRING THE REFRIGERATION UNIT INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Violation 3
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Violation 4
violation_code 54.
violation_description GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
violation_comment 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Violation 5
violation_code 58.
violation_description ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
violation_comment 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Violation 6
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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