1059 W 13th (1300s) St, Chicago, IL 60608
South LoopA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Inspectors found approximately 20 or more mice droppings scattered throughout the facility, including food prep and storage areas.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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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
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
Smyth has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 8, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.