Catering · Chicago, IL

Chicago Smoke Ltd

Name: Chicago Smoke Ltd
Address: 2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL

2300 S Throop St

Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass

Aug 27, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 4, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 8, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE NORTH KITCHEN WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 24, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 2, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 8, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BUILT IN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK INOPERABLE, SAID STOPPER UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source