Chef Art Smith

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 25, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE EXPO COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

2. Mar 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVEVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

3. May 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE RESTOCK PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED MUSSELS ON SITE WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELLSTOCK ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF MUSSELS ($15) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F. AND BELOW. MANGER DISCARDED 1 POUND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     OBSERVED VACUUM-PACKAGED BEEF ON SITE WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF BEEF ($10), AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VARIANCE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN SMALL SERVER AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL IN MAIN DISH AREA COVERED IN BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

4. May 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. May 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     BASE COOLER UNIT IN REAR PREP REMAINS TAGGED. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR.

6. Apr 25, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED (MUSSELS) TAGS MISSING, MANAGER ON DUTY INDICATED THEY WERE ALL TAGS WERE THROWN AWAY. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARK TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD TO RECORD DATES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN Rear PREP: 1 POUND OF MARINARA SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.5F, 2LBS OF PASTRAMI DEI MEAT AT TEMP OF 52.2F AND 1/2 POUND SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.3F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER 3 POUNDS, $10.00 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK AND EGG'S) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CONSUMERS OF SPECIFIC ITEMS SUCH AS STEAK AND EGGS THAT MAY BE UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSER 1. AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD WITH REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/ PLACECARD ON ALL TABLES. 5 DAY GRACE PERIOD TO UPDATE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AIMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES AT 52.5F, COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECION. FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN REAR PREP. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR ONCE BASE COOLER IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     NOTED DELI CUPS STCAKED WHILE WET IN DISHWASHING AREA AND GLASS BOTTELS WITH SWING LID CLOSED WHILE WET IN SERVER STATION IN FRONT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-UNTENSILSAND EQUIPMENT AFTER WSHING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE, ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" FROM FLOOR AND WALL.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     SEE VIOLATION#60 NOTED USING DISPOSABLE CUPS AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOES NOT HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES; IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. 5 DAY GRACE PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERLOADED PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN OUTDOOR STORAGE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS & NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS IN MILK CRATES IN DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP WITH FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOODS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION# 47 RULE4-101.11(B, C, D, E) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#: 2582863 DATED 10/04/23 NOT CORRECTED. USING DISPOSABLE CUPS AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-90 CITATION ISSUED.

7. Oct 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Keeping spoons and knives in-use in standing water at room temp, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoops.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, Ice scoop holder with standing water. instructed to clean and maintain.

8. Jul 12, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to have it in a clear view.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.