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SMOKE'S ISLAND KITCHEN

1225 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60619

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-06-30; refreshed 2026-10-10. May lag the official record. Check the official source

8 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-06-30), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-06-30: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED 1/4TH INCH OPENING AT EXIT DOOR TO PATIO FROM GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTED SHELVES AND FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLE IN WALL UNDER NORTHEAST HANDSINK COVERED BY PLYWOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS IN UTILITY CLOSET, KITCHEN, AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
  • Not Critical: CHI-57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
  • Not Critical: CHI-58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

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