Smashburger

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 14, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening in middle at base of outer front entrance double doors(wacker dr.) instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed food debris at interior base of both sides of four drawer cold holding unit in front prep area across from cookline. Instructed to clean interior base of both sides of four drawer cold holding unit in front prep area across from cookline.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup on rear lines of condensor in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup from rear lines of condensor in walk in freezer. Observed buildup in corners on floor next to co2 tanks and in right corner on floor underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors in said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11:observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no proof of allergen awareness training certificate provided for city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide valid allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. May 5, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening in middle at base of outer front entrance double doors(wacker dr.) instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity in such areas as small prep area near walk in cooler and small storage room with garbage shoot. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 5/5/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris at interior base of both sides of four drawer cold holding unit in front prep area across from cookline. Instructed to clean interior base of both sides of four drawer cold holding unit in front prep area across from cookline.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on rear lines of condensor in walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup from rear lines of condensor in walk in freezer. Observed buildup in corners on floor next to co2 tanks and in right corner on floor underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors in said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen awareness training certificate provided for city of chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide valid allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Sep 10, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floors in the front cook/serving area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (burgers and fries) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present with a valid certificate on premises and posted at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Apr 16, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink next to freezer at the end of cookline detaching from the wall. Instructed to re-attach or replace caulking.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food and other debris on the floors in the following areas: under the three compartment sink along wall bases and next to dish machine, under prep tables in the prep area, and under dry storage shelving. Instructed to detail clean floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (burgers, chicken, and fries) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present with a valid certificate on premises and posted at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site for certified food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Aug 8, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, No valid certificate posted. Instructed manager to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Jul 20, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee preparing salad without a hair restraint. Manager instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment by dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent in the dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jul 13, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine during the inspection. Instructed manager said equipment must properly sanitize at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the department of health and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee preparing salad without a hair restraint. Manager instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment by dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent in the dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at time of inspection while tcs foods are being prepped and served such as chicken, burger. Instructed must have an original city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Manager had a picture on phone. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2521317 dated 6/15/2021. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

8. Jun 15, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations