Did Smoque Bbq pass its last health inspection?

Smoque Bbq at 3800 N Pulaski Rd was inspected on Apr 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Smoque Bbq?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF YELLOW SLIME IN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Smoque Bbq

3800 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 14, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 14, 2026

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF YELLOW SLIME IN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
#52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DRAIN SLOWLY WHILE THEY WAIT FOR THE PLUMBER TO COME FIX IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE WHILE DOING REPORT TO FIX THE PLUMMING ISSUES. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE SMOKERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 14, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2014	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 3, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2011	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2010	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Smoque Bbq — questions

Did Smoque Bbq pass its last health inspection?: Smoque Bbq at 3800 N Pulaski Rd was inspected on Apr 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Smoque Bbq?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF YELLOW SLIME IN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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