Aroma Hot Pot
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
AROMA HOT POT, located at 2026 S Clark St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces and the overall maintenance and cleanliness of physical facilities. Across four recorded inspections, AROMA HOT POT has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
41
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
43
Jul 26, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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