Pass

Smoke's Island Kitchen

1225 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 30, 2026

Smoke's Island Kitchen was last inspected on June 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical5 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Noted interior of ice machine not clean. Instructed to clean and sanitize all surfaces and maintain.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted hole in wall under northeast handsink covered by plywood. Instructed to properly repair.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted floors in utility closet, kitchen, and rear garage storage area not clean. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Noted inadequate lighting in rear garage storage area. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site with no food handler's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain current food handler's certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cfm on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks in the prep and toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide signage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Instructed manager to provide a backflow prevention device to the mop sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.