What is Smaktak, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Smaktak, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Smaktak, Inc. last inspected?

Smaktak, Inc. was last inspected on January 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Smaktak, Inc. have?

Smaktak, Inc. has 7 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Smaktak, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Smaktak, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Smaktak, Inc. serve?

Smaktak, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Smaktak, Inc.

Name: Smaktak, Inc.
Address: 5961 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60646
Rating: 88

5961 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/16/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 16, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE DUE TO A MICROWAVE AND CART BLOCKING THE WAY. CART AND MICROWAVE MUST BE RELOCATED AND HANDSINK MUST BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND BAR. NOTED COFFEE MACHINE AND 2 SMALL ICE MACHINES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 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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