Smoke's Island Kitchen
1225 E 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2929117
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HOLE IN WALL UNDER NORTHEAST HANDSINK COVERED BY PLYWOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS IN UTILITY CLOSET, KITCHEN, AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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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Severity not stated
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Apr 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE THE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 6, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.