Smoothie King

159 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Smoothie King has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

License

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE BOARDS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMGED BASE BOARDS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE DOOR FREEZER AND THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE DOOR FREEZER AND THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Dec 29, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed a food handler using personal phone while handling ready-to-eat food ( fruits ) with gloves on. Not changing gloves nor washing hands in between. Instructed manager to have food handlers to wash hands and change gloves when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and service TCS foods ( yogurt, smoothies...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing an effective hair restraints. Instructed to wear.

Mar 1, 2022

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoothie King on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoothie King?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoothie King.

Has Smoothie King's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smoothie King have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoothie King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Smoothie King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoothie King is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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