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Smyth

1059 W 13th (1300s) St

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Smyth last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Sep 12, 2024 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Smyth ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 12, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HANDSOAP DISPENSER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA DETATCHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO 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, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 29, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE HANDSOAP DISPENSER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA DETATCHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO 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
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TWO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES AND LIDS ARE UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED

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, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 2, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 18, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND SLICED CHEESE IN A TWO DOOR COOLER AT 55.0F. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AT $8 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE DOOR WHERE THE MOP SINK IS LOCATED, IN THE LOWER OPENINGS OF THE HOT HOLDING WELLS AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, AND IN THE ENCLOSURE WHERE BUILDING EQUIPMENT IS STORED LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

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, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 12, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOBS MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

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
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS (BEES) ON THE WINDOW LEDGES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

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, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source

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