Smashburger

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Inspections

1. May 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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.

2. Nov 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

3. Jan 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

4. Mar 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU INCLUDES A FOUNTAIN DRINK OPTION AS ONE OF THE DEFAULT BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED DEFAULT BEVERAGE MUST COMPLY WITH STATE LAW.

5. May 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH SODA MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

6. May 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PLUMBING AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH SODA MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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.

7. Aug 9, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     FOUND FOUNTAIN DRINKS AS PART OF DEFAULT KIDS MENU. AS OF JANUARY 1, 2022 DEFAULT MENUS MUST NOT INCLUDE FOUNTAIN DRINKS(SUGARY DRINKS).

8. Feb 23, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL SANITATION MANAGERS.,

9. Aug 13, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Aug 4, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER AVAILABLE IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      UNABLE TO DETERMINE IS HOOD OVER HOT LINE FUNCTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN WORKING CONDITION.