Smoke's Island Kitchen

1225 E 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60619

African

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2024

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Smoke's Island Kitchen's record stops at Apr 9, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Smoke's Island Kitchen on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 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.

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

Inspector notes: 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Dec 6, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke's Island Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke's Island Kitchen on file is from Apr 9, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Smoke's Island Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smoke's Island Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoke's Island Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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