Cogent Services — High Tide Poke
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2017, Cogent Services — High Tide Poke has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 14, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 14, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “allergen training as required” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cogent Services — High Tide Poke is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Feb 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW FISH. Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. INSTRUCTED TO REMIND, DISCLOSE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Feb 4, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS; SALMON, TUNA, TOFU, AND CHICKEN; AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 48F TO 50F. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD VALUED AT $75. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST CHLORINE STRIPS ONSITE TO TEST THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; FISH, RICE, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW FISH. Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. INSTRUCTED TO REMIND, DISCLOSE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING FANS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2018
License
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT, NO POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED ALLERGEN TRAINING MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A RACK OF CLEAN UTENSILS STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKED RICE SPOONS STORED IN A STANDING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FORK STORED AT CUSTOMERS ORDERING AREA WITH MOUTH PIECE EXPOSED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A WAY TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 17, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS (RICE CAKES) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO "CONSUMER ADVISORY" POSTED NOR ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE BOXES LOCATED ON THE SHELVES AND ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND WALL MENUS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS (RICE CAKES) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO "CONSUMER ADVISORY" POSTED NOR ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cogent Services — High Tide Poke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cogent Services — High Tide Poke on file is from Feb 14, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cogent Services — High Tide Poke?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cogent Services — High Tide Poke.
Has Cogent Services — High Tide Poke's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cogent Services — High Tide Poke have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cogent Services — High Tide Poke means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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