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Smoothie King

Chain

723 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

South Loop

Oct 1, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

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A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Food manager certificate not from City of Chicago; wrong certifying company used.

Key Findings

  • Food manager on duty must have the official City of Chicago certificate, not a certificate from another company. Citation issued.
  • Food handlers were preparing food without hair restraints in the prep area.
  • Mini refrigerator near register had no thermometer to monitor temperature.
  • Ice container at the serving line was left uncovered when not in use, risking contamination.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

2-101.11: OBSERVED A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE FROM THE ALWAYS FOOD SAFE COMPANY WITH EXAMINATION DATE OF 1-13-2025. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection History

Smoothie King has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 1, 2026.

Oct 1, 2026ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Sep 22, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Jul 23, 2025Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

1 violation