What is Smoke Daddy's health inspection score?

Smoke Daddy has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Smoke Daddy last inspected?

Smoke Daddy was last inspected on August 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Smoke Daddy have?

Smoke Daddy has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Smoke Daddy safe to eat at?

Smoke Daddy has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Smoke Daddy

Name: Smoke Daddy
Address: 1804-1806 W Division ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 82

1804-1806 W Division ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Ranked #219 of 583 in Wicker Park

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5 inspections

Last: Aug 18, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-14 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Both kitchen and bar low-temp dish machines are not sanitizing at the final rinse, 0ppm obtained at the final rinse. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
No variance available on site for using curing agents ( sodium nitrite ) instructed manager to discontinue using curing agents until obtaining appropriate variance from the office of CDPH. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Keeping spoons in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Missing grout between floor tiles at main kitchen. Instructed to grout and maintain.

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, NEAR THE WAREWASHING AREA, IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA, AND THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2584603, DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #47 REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS AND DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREP AND SMOKER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CLEAN DAILY.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TWO STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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