Mammoth Poke & Bowl
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
MAMMOTH POKE & BOWL, located at 2035 N Western Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 7, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues related to proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, approved thawing methods, and the provision and accuracy of thermometers. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its eight scored evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
90
Sep 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 10, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 3, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jul 21, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORE OPEN EATEN FOOD WITH SPOON NEAR KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS UNDER PREP TABLE SHELF WHILE PREPARING SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPERATE AREA ON PREMISE FOR EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
6
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBERVED 10 LBS TUNA AND 5 LBS CHICKEN STORED ON SHELVING RACK OF PREP TABLE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTIUNOUS RUNNING WATER.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
36
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIES FOOD DEBRIS (SUGAR AND OTHER WORKING INGREDIENTS) ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG WALLS AND UNDER PREP SHELVES AND BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 2 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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