Pokiology
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Pokiology has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pokiology trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACHED BROKEN SELF CLOSING CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT PREP/SERVING AREA AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER, POTS, HOT HOLDING UNIT ETC) STORED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 3, 2024
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE MAINTENANCE/MOP ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS FROM HIRE TO OBTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER?S TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 8, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SAUCE REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND MOP SINK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AT SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER PREP LINE HAS ROUGH AND ABSORBENT SURACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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May 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-6-2021, REPORT#2509295 #10)5-202.12(E) PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMER AT TEMP OF 136F TO 151.9F EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. MINUMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.REPAIR CAUSE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED PRESENTLY VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER PREP LINE HAS ROUGH AND ABSORBENT SURACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 BOTH WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK NOT EASILY OPERATING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 DEBRIS UNDER FRONT PREP LINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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May 6, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER WHERE WAS STORED TCS FOOD AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 52F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CRAB SALAD AT TEMP OF 49.5F. STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMER AT TEMP OF 136F TO 151.9F EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. MINUMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.REPAIR CAUSE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER PREP LINE HAS ROUGH AND ABSORBENT SURACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BOTH WATER FAUCETE HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK NOT EASILY OPERATING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER FRONT PREP LINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jul 29, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-14-19 INSPECTION# 2345634. VIOLATION 51. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/14/18, INSPECTION REPORT #2233178. #58-PA 100-0367 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #2233178 ON 11/14/18. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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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 VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF FREEZING OF FISH (SALMON) FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE INVOICE FROM SUPPLIER STATING PARASITES HAVE BEEN DESTRUCTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH REMINDER STATEMENT LOCATED ON BOTTOM BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE DISCLOSURE. MUST INCLUDE DISCLOSURE WITH AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 14, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER 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: 2-102.14(N) 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: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR 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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE FREEZER UNIT AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 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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Sep 13, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TUNA AT 49.8F AND 50.7F, SHRIMP AT 49.8F, SALMON AT 48.9F, TOFU AT 52.9F. MANAGEMENT STATES THE FAN WAS BLOCKED BY STORED BOXES AND TEMPERATURE OF UNIT RESUMED TO 31F. TOTAL 4 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $250.00 MANAGEMENT STATES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FRY BASKET STORED WITH CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAIN BETWEEN PREP AREA USED AS SEPARATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, BEHIND COOLERS AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PILED WOOD AT REAR GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED. OVERGROWN WEEDS ALONG WALKWAY AND GARBAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jan 19, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED BROWN RICE AT 134.6F AND 3 LBS COOKED WHITE RICE AT 131.7F. ALL RICE DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF DISCARDED RICE TO BE $2.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOUND OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND OBTAINING ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS, LARGER CONTAINERS OR MORE FREQUENT PICK UP.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE METAL SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASEBOARD IN THE WASHROOM SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPAIR/RE-SEAL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1948914,DATED 8/8/16 #38-WATER DISPENSER IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FRESH VEGETABLES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE SLOW DRAINING, MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,ETC ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 8, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER DISPENSER IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT.
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Aug 5, 2016
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 76.6F, 78.0F/ INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER /OWNER INSTALLED A DRAPE ON THE PREP ENTRANCE DURING INSPECTION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.CONSTRUCTION ROCKS ALL OVER THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODS ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE WOODS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE PREP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ALL LITTLE HOLES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. SEAL GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE RIM OF THE FRONT COUNTER. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. WATER DISPENSER IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT.
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Aug 3, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pokiology last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pokiology on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pokiology?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pokiology.
Has Pokiology's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pokiology have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pokiology means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pokiology inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pokiology is inspected around two times per year on average.
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