Smashburger
4709 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 5, 2026
Smashburger was last inspected on May 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 5, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected. Report #2627222 dated november 18 2025 instructed facility to: #57 provide food handler certificates and to #58 provide food allergen certificates for food managers. Observed no food handler certificates on site; observed no food allergen certicates on site. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food manager certificate posted on site. Instructed manager to ensure an original city of chicago food manager certificate is posted on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap between front double entrance door sweeps. Must rodent proof said doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate for food manager. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager certificate on site while tcs foods such as burgers, sliced tomatoes, and ice cream are being served. Instructed manager to have city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted and on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2575526 dated 5/8/2023: #58 "observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to meet food handler requirement." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed children's menu includes a fountain drink option as one of the default beverages. Instructed default beverage must comply with state law.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 food employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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 #2575526 dated 5/8/2023. 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
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate certified food manager in charge during all hours of operation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floor drain beneath soda machine with heavy soil build up instructed manager to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager certificate on site while tcs foods such as burgers, sliced tomatoes, and ice cream are being served. Instructed manager to have city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted and on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to meet food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate certified food manager in charge during all hours of operation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink near griddle and hand washing sink in lobby with water fluctuating between 100 and 88 f. Water starts at 100 f then rapidly drops and does not come back to appropriate temperature. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sinks have a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f and hold the temperature consistantly. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak from bottom plumbing at hand washing sink located near griddle. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain beneath soda machine with heavy soil build up instructed manager to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected. Report #2561875 august 9 2022 instructed facility to provide food handler training. Observed no food handler training certificate on site for any employee. Instructed manager to provide food handler training and certificates. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager certificate on site while tcs foods such as burgers, sliced tomatoes, and ice cream are being served. Instructed manager to have city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted and on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to meet food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation certificate.must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found previous core violations not corrected from report dated 2-23-22 inspection #2550157. Violation 57. Foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training. Must provide. Violation 58. Found no allergen training at premises. Must provide allergen training for all sanitation managers. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-42-090. Must correct above mentioned violations.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Found fountain drinks as part of default kids menu. As of january 1, 2022 default menus must not include fountain drinks(sugary drinks).
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles raw beef) priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-012.must provide.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs foods. Handles hamburgers, sliced tomatoes,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012. Must provide.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no allergen training at premises.must provide allergen training for all sanitation managers.,
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical7 general Show violations
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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. Instructed to provide procedure and kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not hooked up to chemicals. Instructed to repair machine so that it is capable of sanitizing dishes at a chlorine concentration of 50-100ppm. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed most refrigerators/freezers not turned on and working. Instructed to maintain all refrigerators at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on site at time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a licensed pest control provider and maintain all necessary documents on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and rules.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet paper available in both toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial garbage dumpster on site at time of inspection. Instructed to contract with licensed commercial garbage hauler and maintain all necessary records thereof. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed several holes in wall of prep area. Instructed to seal and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Unable to determine is hood over hot line functions. Instructed to maintain in working condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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