Pass

Smoke Filled Room

3359 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 26, 2026

Smoke Filled Room was last inspected on August 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

August 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the prep cooler to remove spills and debris.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the 3 comp sink with a leak and it's loose. Must repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an opening into the floor in the dish washing area at the base of a vent. Must seal and maintain to prevent a possilbe entry point for pests.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the filter and hood dirty above the cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a grease covered lasko fan in the rear food prep area at the right wall of the kitchen area. Instructed remove as a means of preventing possible contamintaion of foods and food cotact surfaces from the dust blowing from the fan.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving left of the cooking equipment on the wall with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean, paint or remove and replace as a means of being able to make easy to clean and to remove tongs and strainers (clean and maintain)

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the stove top unit and the deep fryers with a heavy build up of grease and food debris on the sides. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink right faucet loose and leaking from the faucet head. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the seal around the three compartment sink coming loose from the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen certification on site for wayman freelon. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bar area handwashing sink missing handwashing signage. Instructed to provide adequate handwashing signage for all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs food items at improper cold-holding temperatures in the kitchen area line cooler and rear 2-door upright cooler: cooked chicken at 51.0f, raw chicken wings at 57.0f, salsa at 54.6f, deli cheese at 50.2f, etc.. Instructed to discard and denature. Person-in-charge discarded all tcs food items at improper cold-holding temperature and denatured with bleach while on-site. Approximately 320 lbs. Of food discarded valued at approximately $800.00 on-site. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following cold-holding units at improper temperature for cold-holding tcs food items: line cooler in the kitchen area at ambient air temperature 55.7f, 2-door upright cooler in the rear storage area at ambient air temperature 54.3f. Tagged both cold-holding units for inspection. Instructed to cease use of cold-holding units to store tcs foods until repaired or replaced and re-inspected by cdph. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use bowl used as a scoop in several bulk dry food storage containers in the kitchen area and dry food storage closet. Instructed to remove bowls and replace with utensils with a handle to prevent contamination and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen area line cooler gaskets to be missing and in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets on line cooler and maintain gaskets in good repair on all cold-holding equipment.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed screws on nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine in bar area to be heavily rusted and not easily-cleanable. Instructed to replace rusted screws and maintain smooth and easily-cleanable nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handles and exterior nonfood-contact surfaces of line cooler in kitchen area to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken glass and miscellaneous debris in the area surrounding the exterior waste receptacle. Instructed to remove debris and clean outdoor waste area and enclosure at adequate frequency to prevent build up of debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall and ceiling surrounding grill line ventilation hood to be soiled with grease and debris. Instructed to clean walls and ceiling and clean physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler, dry storage shelving and also defrost and clean the interior or the deep freezers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corner to remove spills and/or debris in the following areas: in the rear prep area and in the dining area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the filters above the cooking equipment dirty must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean fryers, stove top and sides of stove, and all equipment legs. All equipment in front bar area in need of cleaning to remove all sticky build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink in prep area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink in prep area and bar area have a slight pitch not allowing water to completely drain. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in prep area and front bar area in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and sticky build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored in the ice of the ice machine behind the bar counter. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx 1/4 in gap at the bottom of the back door entrance to the kitchen. Instructed that doors should be tight fitting to prevent pest harborage,

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in the wall along the baseboard behind the cooler at the bar area-------observed several small holes along the bottom edges of the west and east walls-------observed large hole in the bathroom behind the toilet area-----observed the floor tiles missing and in disrepair behind the bar area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light bulb out in the rear kitchen area above the 3 compartment sink--------observed no light shields for none of the light fixtures in the back warewashing and food storage area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure statment on the menu at this time. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep cooler cuting board stained/pited, instructed to replace. Core violation.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the rear box freezer, and front bar cooler not clean.instructed to clean. Core violation.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall next to the fryer not clean, instructed to clean. Core violation.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and bar 3-compartment sink. No utility sink on site. Instd to provide utility sink with hot/cold running water uner city pressure with proper backflow device

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal hole around outlet cover next to stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and bar 3-compartment sink. No utility sink on site. Instd to provide utility sink with hot/cold running water uner city pressure with proper backflow device

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