What is Smoke Filled Room's health inspection score?

Smoke Filled Room has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Smoke Filled Room last inspected?

Smoke Filled Room was last inspected on December 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Smoke Filled Room have?

Smoke Filled Room has 19 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Smoke Filled Room safe to eat at?

Yes, Smoke Filled Room has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Smoke Filled Room serve?

Smoke Filled Room serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Smoke Filled Room

Name: Smoke Filled Room
Address: 3359 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 86

3359 W 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/29/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Dec 29, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

Apr 2022

1 inspections

Apr

Aug 2023

2 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Dec 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass4 Non-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A GREASE COVERED LASKO FAN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE RIGHT WALL OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINTAION OF FOODS AND FOOD COTACT SURFACES FROM THE DUST BLOWING FROM THE FAN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE WALL WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT OR REMOVE AND REPLACE AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND TO REMOVE TONGS AND STRAINERS (CLEAN AND MAINTAIN)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE STOVE TOP UNIT AND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET LOOSE AND LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SEAL AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR WAYMAN FREELON. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS: LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 55.7F, 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 54.3F. TAGGED BOTH COLD-HOLDING UNITS FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO STORE TCS FOODS UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN AREA LINE COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.0F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 57.0F, SALSA AT 54.6F, DELI CHEESE AT 50.2F, ETC.. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH WHILE ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 320 LBS. OF FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $800.00 ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED KITCHEN AREA LINE COOLER GASKETS TO BE MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR ON ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SCREWS ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SCREWS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HANDLES AND EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LINE COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE EXTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE AREA AND ENCLOSURE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL AND CEILING SURROUNDING GRILL LINE VENTILATION HOOD TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AND CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−37 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OR THE DEEP FREEZERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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