Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
70
Score
Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2021. On Jun 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO COOLERS WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS NEAR THE GRILL AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13: OBSERVED FOUR INSECT STICKY TRAPS IMPRORERLY STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, SHELVES WITH FOOD ITEMS, AND NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED INSECT STICKY TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE EDGE OF A CRATE WITH WHOLE ONIONS ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. IN ORDER TO OPERATE, FOOD HANDLER MUST USE SCREWDRIVER TO TURN ON HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
70
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPOPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE TWO COOLERS. IN COOLER #1 FOUND: TWO CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN (52.2F-52.8F), FISH 52.0F-52.2F), STEAK (49.6F), PACKAGES OF TOFU (52.3F), EGGS (52.0F), CHEESE (52.1F). IN COOLER #2 FOUND: PORK (52.0F), TWO CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN (51.0F-51.6F), STEAK (53.0F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 36LBS AT $166 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TWO REFRIGERATORS AT 52F-54.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. TWO HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON BOTH UNITS THE DAY OF THE INSPECTION. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPH, REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
33
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPOPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN. FOUND CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 79.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $35 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
21
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/15/2024, REPORT # 2607510 #51: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. #55: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE. #56: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
60
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COOLERS WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS NEAR THE GRILL AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR INSECT STICKY TRAPS IMPRORERLY STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, SHELVES WITH FOOD ITEMS, AND NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED INSECT STICKY TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE EDGE OF A CRATE WITH WHOLE ONIONS ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. IN ORDER TO OPERATE, FOOD HANDLER MUST USE SCREWDRIVER TO TURN ON HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
41
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE ICE MAKER AREA LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A CAP.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56
74
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
56
82
Jun 9, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR, REACH IN FREEZER AND IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF/EQUIPMENT LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AS EQUIPMENT LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING AND UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
78
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR, REACH IN FREEZER AND IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED A SOILED INSECT GLUE BOARD WITH DEAD INSECTS ON IT LOCATED ON THE STAIRS GOING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A ADEQUATE INSECT TRAP.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF/EQUIPMENT LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AS EQUIPMENT LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING AND UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ITEMS STORE DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND AND OLD EQUIPMENT (NON FUNCTIONAL) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, OLD EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DIM LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
61
Jul 8, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET TANK COVER BROKEN ON THE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
58
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine.
Has Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aloha Wagon — Hawaiian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants