JAN 20
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALOHA POKE.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
163 W NORTH AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 20, 2026 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE SHELVING IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 52025PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2025
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT INSIDE ONE OF THE TRAPS IN THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RODENT TRAP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING FEEDING OF ANY OTHER POSSIBLE RODENT AND OR INSECTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPEN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ENTRY OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALLS IN THE BASMENT AREA AS WELL AS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 62024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ON PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK.
APR 242024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED PAPER COPIES OF CATERING MENU ON DISPLAY IN FACILITY WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS, AHI TUNA AND SALMON, ARE SERVED RAW AND NO DISCLOSURE STATING THAT AHI TUNA AND SALMON ARE SERVED RAW. OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE SERVED RAW, ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT SAID ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW AND ADD THE REMINDER TO MENU STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER MENUS REMOVED WILL NO LONGER BE DISPLAYED IN FACILITY, CUSTOMERS WILL BE DIRECTED TO USE ONLINE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF RICE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LARGE BAGS OF RICE AND SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH AN UNSHIELDED SEWER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD SEWER LINE OR RELOCATE LARGE BAGS OF RICE AND SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SAID FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ON PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK.
JUL 112023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENTUNDER STAIRS AND IN OTHER AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE FACILITY IF NOT IN USE.
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APR 62021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS, AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO EAST SIDE WALL OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW SALMON) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED SALMON, TUNA ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
FEB 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BARE DRYWALL CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY FOODS WILL BE STORED. MUST FINISH CEILING SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FEB 22018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2ND PREP ROOM WITHOUT CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK, WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED FOR WASHING UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, TO SERVE DISH WASHING ACTIVITIES IN THIS 2ND PREP ROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BARE DRYWALL CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY FOODS WILL BE STORED. MUST FINISH CEILING SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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