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SMYTH THE LOYALIST

177 N ADA, CHICAGO, IL, 60607

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2025-11-13; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

5 findings at the latest imported inspection (2025-11-13), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2025-11-13: Complaint

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTED SHELVES OR REPLACE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE MOLD GROWTH AND BUILDUP ON THE COMPRESSOR, FAN COVERS AND DRIP TRAY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING VINYL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DISHWASHING MACHINES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE LOYALIST BAR.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS THAT ARE NOT WORKING AND INCREASE LIGHTING WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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