What is Smith & Wollensky's health inspection score?

Smith & Wollensky has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Smith & Wollensky last inspected?

Smith & Wollensky was last inspected on December 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Smith & Wollensky have?

Smith & Wollensky has 37 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Smith & Wollensky safe to eat at?

Smith & Wollensky has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Smith & Wollensky

Name: Smith & Wollensky
Address: 318 N STATE ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 80

318 N STATE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/18/2025

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Last: Dec 18, 2025

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

6 months ago

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Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Jul 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR DISHWASHING ROOM (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN .(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE LOWER-LEVEL MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA.OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMPS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.1F-50.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 #'S OF FOOD WORTH $700.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE LOWER-LEVEL MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE WALK-IN-COOLERS FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR TOP WITH DRIED-UP DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE LOWER-LEVEL MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE SIDE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−25 pts

Nov 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE AND JULY 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FOUR LARGE ICE MACHINES ON LOWER LEVEL WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ALL FOUR LARGE ICE MACHINE ON LOWER LEVEL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 153F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION # 2593032 DATED 04/18/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND DOOR LABELED BUTCHERSHOP & GENERAL STORE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND DOOR LABELED BUTCHERSHOP & GENERAL STORE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.13: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 95.2-97.9F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-48.2F (SLICED TOMATOES 46.9F AND CHEESE 48.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 12LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND DOOR LABELED BUTCHERSHOP & GENERAL STORE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 4/18/2024 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED ON COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINES IN BEVERAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.

Base deductions−36 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med10 Basic

12 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVIOR AND PANELS. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FRONT AND BACK SIDES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN LOWER LEVEL AND ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTRO; SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN LOWER LAVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MULTI-USE CLEAN STORED UTENSILS. MUST BE INVERTED IN KITCHEN TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CNTAMINATION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT DISHES ON SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATRS SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BIGOPENING UNTO CEILING AROUND PIPE INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN LOWER FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN KITCHEN AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEANAND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Obstructed hand wash sink at main 1st floor bar, found a basket strainer filled with ice placed in hand sink basin. instructed manager not to use hand wash sinks for other than hands washing. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand soap provided at bakery station hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
found 6 live cockroaches behind stand up coolers at main basement cook line, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Poor insulation at cooling lines in walk-in cooler. instructed to repair.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in meat aging walk-in cooler, instructed to install additional lights.

Base deductions−29 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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