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SMOKE DADDY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SMOKE DADDY 3636 N CLARK AVE, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
August 8, 2025 Canvass License #2550836
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE OFF AND UNDER REPAIR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. TECHNICIAN ON SITE ACTIVELY WORKING ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. MACHINE SERVICED AND FULLY FUNCTIONING BY END OF INSPECTION.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LINING ON THE HOT HOLDING DRAWERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TORN PLASTIC LINERS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO (2) OF SIX (2) SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE SINK FAUCET WAS NOT FULLY TURNING ON AND OPERATIONAL, AND THE OTHER SINK WAS FULLY TURNED OFF TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN GOOD REPAIR. FOUR (4) FULLY STOCKED AND FUNCTIONING HAND SINKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR USE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORING BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING BELOW AND BEHIND TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORING BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING BELOW AND BEHIND TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections