Poke Burrito
Last inspected: Oct 11, 2023
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Score
Poke Burrito appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2017. The most recent report on file is from Oct 11, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 11, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Poke Burrito on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (MANDARIN ORANGE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINSTORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAONTAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2522679 DATED:07/14/2021 #37--OBSERVED BULK PLASTIC BARREL OF RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. #51--OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #55--OBSERVED 2 EMPTY, NONFUNCTIONAL COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND 1 EMPTY, NONFUNCTIONAL COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. #55--OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIM ON GASKET OF 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF MICROWAVE USED TO HEAT EMPLOYEE MEALS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/23/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-42-090,CITATON ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS AROUND THE DOOR GASKET OF UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS,DEAD INSECTS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREAS.
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Jul 14, 2021
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK PLASTIC BARREL OF RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPTY, NONFUNCTIONAL COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND 1 EMPTY, NONFUNCTIONAL COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIM ON GASKET OF 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF MICROWAVE USED TO HEAT EMPLOYEE MEALS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FROZEN PRODUCTS SHOULD BE THAWED UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.
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Mar 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING �TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SUSHI) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WHERE THE SALMON IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jun 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. RAW FISH, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON NOVEMBER 21, 2017 REPORT#2105115 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE IS LEAKING CONDENSATION ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND IS STARTING TO POOL. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 21, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE/PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Burrito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Burrito on file is from Oct 11, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke Burrito?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Poke Burrito.
Has Poke Burrito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Burrito have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Poke Burrito 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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