SMOQUE BBQ

Address: 3800 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 12, 2025

Key Findings

• ● Observed slight build up of yellow slime in interior or ice machine located in rear prep area Code 16

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (22 inspections)

• Pass — Tue Aug 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF YELLOW SLIME IN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOO
• Pass — Tue Aug 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA, BRISKET, CHILI) IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR WALK-IN COOLERS STORED COV
• Pass — Wed May 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALIN
• Pass — Fri Mar 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS FOR THE SMOKERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
• No Entry — Mon Feb 06 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Jul 27 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH
• Pass — Tue May 18 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
• Fail — Tue May 11 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP POLICY NOR SUPPLIES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jan 15 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FO
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Feb 02 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS WEARING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING
• Pass — Tue Mar 28 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES STILL DID NOT HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST =PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
• Fail — Tue Mar 21 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EXIT DOORS, DELIVERY DOOR, AND FRONT DOOR N
• Pass — Wed Jun 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found small amount of calcium buildup on crease of ice machine door. Found small amount of orange mold l
• Fail — Mon May 23 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found 2 rear entry doors with damaged door sweeps
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Sep 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 77.5F. MANAGEMENT TURNED ON THE HOT WATER TANK USED FOR THAT WASHROOM
• Pass — Thu Nov 06 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER
• Pass — Tue Jun 10 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS U
• Pass — Fri Nov 08 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF DOUBLE OVEN IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRU
• Pass — Thu Jan 03 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT IN MEN TOILET ROOM AND DINNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REM

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