What is Smoothie Joint's health inspection score?

Smoothie Joint has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Smoothie Joint last inspected?

Smoothie Joint was last inspected on July 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Smoothie Joint have?

Smoothie Joint has 13 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Smoothie Joint safe to eat at?

Smoothie Joint has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Smoothie Joint serve?

Smoothie Joint serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Smoothie Joint

Name: Smoothie Joint
Address: 948 W NEWPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 70

948 W NEWPORT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #676 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Jul 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

948 W NEWPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED OF THE FLOOR IN FRONT JUICE PREP AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASHROO. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT SMALL FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT JUICE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT JUICE PREP AREA AND IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING.

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT SAID SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL SAID RAW WOODEN SHELVES, SHLEVES SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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