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SMOKE CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SMOKE CAFE 507 W DIVERSEY PKWY, CHICAGO 60614 Grocery Store
November 12, 2025 License License #3052207
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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