FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
SMOOTHIE KING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 11, 2025
Short Form Complaint
License #2988535
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 11, 2025. The inspection type was "Short Form Complaint" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S CURRENT ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER WAS ONLY ABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL INVOICE FROM DECEMBER 2024, AND FACILITY IS ONLY INSPECTED TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION AND PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection