Poke Poke
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2023
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Poke Poke 16 times, with records going back to 2018. On Jun 6, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Poke Poke since Jun 6, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND CLEAN LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Jun 2, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-24-23,REPORT#2576324 #29) 3-502.11(B) NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST NOR pH METER ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUSHI RICE LAB TEST LETTER ON PREMISES AND OR pH METER, MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-24-23, REPORT# 2576324 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED,SUMMARY REPORT WAS STORED WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS IN FILE CABINET. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 9-30-2022 .NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO POST ON SITE PER REQUIREMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B).CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND CLEAN LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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May 24, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE IN A DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A LID ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 73.4F. COOK STATED THE RICE WAS COOKED THAT DAY(DIFFERENT TIME GIVEN),ALSO SHE IS USING A PORTABLE FAN. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED WITH THE MANAGER PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES OF USING LOOSELY COVERED SHALLOW METAL CONTAINERS, QUICK CHILLS IN FREEZERS/TIMES REQUIRED FOR THE COOLING PROCESS.RICE DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP SERVING COOLER:COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.3 TO 46.4F; SCALLOP AT TEMP OF 51.3F; DICED TUNA WITH MARINATE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 44.6F;DICED TUNA 45.9F; DICED SALMON AT TEMP OF 50.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.ESTIMATE POUNDS 15,VALUE 200. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12(B)NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION BY FREEZING FROM FISH PURVEYOR OR TEMPERATURE LOGS/DOCUMENTATION OF FREEZING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE LICENSEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED WHITE AND BROWN RICE STORED INSIDE THE RICE POT UNIT AT TEMP OF 109.4F AND BROWN RICE AT TEMP OF 89.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F AND ABOVE.NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.ESTIMATE 8 POUNDS,VALUE 10.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11(B)NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST ON SITE NOR Ph METERED UNIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER. MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS, OR Ph METERED UNIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND CHICKEN BREAST THAWING IN A STEINLESS PAN ON TOP HOT RICE CONTAINER, WHICH WAS ON TOP PREP TABLE IN PREP BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING METHODS (UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER 70F OR BELOW IN A SINK,NO MORE THAN TWO HOURS,FOOD MUST BE COOKED IMMEDIATELY). CORE VIOLATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND CLEAN LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Sep 30, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.111 HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES, AND RAT DROPPINGS AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 LOOSE STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES, AND RAT DROPPINGS AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Aug 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-27-21 INSPECTION # 2523290. VIOLATION 38. FOUND 25 RAT DROPPINGS NEXT TO BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS/CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 27, 2021
Routine
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO COOLERS WERE ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE COOLER WAS NOTED AT 45.3F WITH CRAB AT 46.5F, AND ANOTHER COOLER WAS NOTED AT 59F WITH FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE AT 54.3F. COOLERS TAGGED ARE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H WAS CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS MISO SOUP IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. SOUP DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. A DISH DRYING RACK WAS SET NEXT TO THE SINK AND WAS FILLED WITH WASHED DISHES. INSTRUCTED ALL DISHWASHING MUST BE DONE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH ROOM. ALSO NOTED ARE EMPLOYEES AT THE DISHROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING DISHES WITH THE SINK IMPROPERLY SET. NO-RINSE BIN SET AND NO SANITIZER IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN TWO SEPARATE COOLERS. FISH EGGS @ 49.6F, CRAB @ 46.5 & @ 50.7F, SOYBEANS @ 44.7F, SHRIMP @ 44F, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE @ 54.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: I OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE CORING, CUTTING, AND HANDLE READY-EAT AVOCADOS WITH HER BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. AVOCADOS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS RAW FISH. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ALL MENUS THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION ON-SITE FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE TO MAINTAIN AN APPROVED PH LEVEL. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH, SUCH AS A LABORATORY LETTER OR A PH METER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS AND A DEAD RAT IN THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR DISH ROOM AND 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AT THE SUMP PUMP AREA. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED ON 4-23-21. RECOMMEND OBTAINING PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR RATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND DEAD RATS. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH THE PREP LINE AND THE DISHWASHING ROOM HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. PREP HAND SINK NOTED WITH DISH CLEANING TOOLS AND METAL PAN INSIDE. DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK FILLED WITH PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS, PILED PLASTIC BUCKETS, AND STAND FANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE ALL SINKS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM FROZEN FISH SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND A SPECIFIED TIME REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE SUCH DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO VARIANCE PRESENTED ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT FOR SPECIAL PROCES. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED BOXED-TO-GO ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND ALL BEVERAGES ELEVATED IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON THE METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 1, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 44.6F/48.2f, CHICKEN 48.2F,SHRIMP 47.1F, SCALLOP 46F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI, SHRIMP,RICE ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES WITH CLEANING CLEANING CHEMICALS ON HALL WAY NEXT TO POKE POKE PREP AREA AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 AND #47 RULE #4-301.16 AND 4-204.18 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261973 AND 2261682 DATED 2/14/2019 AND 2/7/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED NO SERVICE/PREP SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SERVICE/PREP SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Feb 7, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-NOODLES 60.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS N WALLS, BOXES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI, SHRIMP,RICE ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH EMPLOYEE THAWING SHRIMP INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE PRODUCT FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) ALSO CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED CEILING (INSULATING WRAP) ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CEILING MUST BE FINISHED OR INSTALL DROP CEILING WITH WASHABLE CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED MINIMUM OF A 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD IN BASEMENT UTENSIL WASHING ROOM.
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Feb 2, 2018
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT BUSINESS.CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM FACILITIES FOR THIS ADDRESS ARE LOCATED IN THE PREMISES NEXT DOOR (800 W. BELMONT). OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE WASHROOM FACILITIES FOR THIS ADDRESS, OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS APPROVED THE USE OF THESE SHARED WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FOR THIS ADDRESS IS IN A SHARED COMMON AREA WITH THE PREMISES NEXT DOOR (800 W. BELMONT) SEPARATED BY A UNLOCKED CHAIN LINK FENCE. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE, PROPERLY PROTECTED FOOD PREPARATION SPACE FOR THIS ADDRESS OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS APPROVED THE USE OF THIS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) FOR THIS ADDRESS ARE IN A SHARED COMMON SPACE IN THE BASEMENT WITH THE PREMISES NEXT DOOR (800 W. BELMONT). OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES FOR THIS ADDRESS, OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS APPROVED THE USE OF THESE COMMON AREA DISH WASHING FACILITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT POSTED. PROVIDED COPY TO POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER BY THE SOUTH WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.RELOCATE BY EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE PUTTY FROM DRAINS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,FIRST FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.ALSO INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORED INSIDE THE CLOSET(BY METAL SHELVES).REMOVE DEBRIS AT ELECTRICAL ROOM BEHIND THE FENCE/PARTITION OF PREP AREA.BY THE SUMP PUMP. REMOVE DEBRIS AT FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS,AND SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT(BASEMENT) SINK,ALSO BEHIND THE PLUMBING OF MOP SINK,WALL MUST BE EXTEND TO THE WALL DIVIDED. CEILING WALL AT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA CRUMBLES,NO SMOOTH.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WALL WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ALSO AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IF EXPOSED HANS SINK IS ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED. TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Jan 12, 2018
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TWO WHITE CHEST FREEZER NOT TURNED ON,INSTRUCTED UPON OUR RE-INSPECTION TO TURN ON UNITS AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM FACILITIES FOR THIS ADDRESS ARE LOCATED IN THE PREMISES NEXT DOOR (800 W. BELMONT). OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE WASHROOM FACILITIES FOR THIS ADDRESS, OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS APPROVED THE USE OF THESE SHARED WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FOR THIS ADDRESS IS IN A SHARED COMMON AREA WITH THE PREMISES NEXT DOOR (800 W. BELMONT) SEPARATED BY A UNLOCKED CHAIN LINK FENCE. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE, PROPERLY PROTECTED FOOD PREPARATION SPACE FOR THIS ADDRESS OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS APPROVED THE USE OF THIS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) FOR THIS ADDRESS ARE IN A SHARED COMMON SPACE IN THE BASEMENT WITH THE PREMISES NEXT DOOR (800 W. BELMONT). OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES FOR THIS ADDRESS, OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS APPROVED THE USE OF THESE COMMON AREA DISH WASHING FACILITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT POSTED. PROVIDED COPY TO POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER BY THE SOUTH WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.RELOCATE BY EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE PUTTY FROM DRAINS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,FIRST FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.ALSO INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORED INSIDE THE CLOSET(BY METAL SHELVES).REMOVE DEBRIS AT ELECTRICAL ROOM BEHIND THE FENCE/PARTITION OF PREP AREA.BY THE SUMP PUMP. REMOVE DEBRIS AT FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS,AND SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT(BASEMENT) SINK,ALSO BEHIND THE PLUMBING OF MOP SINK,WALL MUST BE EXTEND TO THE WALL DIVIDED. CEILING WALL AT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA CRUMBLES,NO SMOOTH.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WALL WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ALSO AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IF EXPOSED HANS SINK IS ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH ROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED. TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Poke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Poke on file is from Jun 6, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke Poke?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Poke Poke.
Has Poke Poke's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Poke have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Poke 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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