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52
YOUR CALL

Aloha Poke Belmont LLC

843 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
52/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
7 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-20
Pass Rate
54%
3 failures
Score
52/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-20)
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2021, 2021)
Sanitation issues found across 21 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 21×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
2026-01-20 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

2025-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12// NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS ON DRYING RACKS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2025-01-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW TUNA, SALMON, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP AND TOFU WERE BEING HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, M...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL TEST KIT CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZER. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED AT 500PPM. PERSON IN C...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO COOKIES ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS AND MAJOR ALLERGENS LISTED, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS ON DRYING RACKS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2587822 CONDUCTED ON 1/09/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #37-OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS #55-OBSERVED LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS....

2024-01-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINIG CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2023-01-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT REAR AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELES FOR SAID CONTAINERS

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE SINK),WATER STOPPED WITH CLOTH.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEMENT ON FLOOR WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OPENINGS AT NORTH SIDE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE SHELVES. MUST SEAL .

2021-04-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MOVED BASEMENT BOXED FREEZER HAD BEEN RELOCATED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST NOT STORE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND RUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 4-301.16- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO AVOID USING THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR SUCH PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

..NOTED A HOLE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

2021-03-29 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND RUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO AVOID USING THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR SUCH PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 3-17-21 NOT CORRECTED.#60- 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2320716 ON 10-29-19 NOT CORRECTED.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID...

2021-03-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND BLOCKED BY A LARGE PLASTIC QUATERNARY SANITIZER CONTAINER INSIDE THE SINK. ALSO NOTED AN EMPLOYEE USING THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AS A PREP SINK, RINSING PREP CLOTHS. MANAGER MADE THE REAR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSERS AT BOTH THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT FUNCTIONAL. UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP DUE TO EXPIRED BATTERIES. MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO A STORE TO OBTAIN HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATI...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISHES IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE SINK SET WITH AN AUTOMATIC QUATERNARY SANITIZER DISPENSER ATTACHED TO THE COMPARTMENT. DISPENSER NOTED TO BE EMPTY. NO QUATERNARY SANITIZER MEASURED IN THE SINK. NO ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS RICE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND RUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO AVOID USING THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR SUCH PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2320716 ON 10-29-19 NOT CORRECTED. #47-NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON-P...

2019-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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 #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION STATING SALMON AND OTHER FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS 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 C...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED 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 FOU...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 1/15/2013. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA....NOTED A HOLE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY P...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

2018-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 15 POUNDS COOKED SUSHI RICE AT 78.5 AND 79.8F. ON FRONT COUNTER OF PREMISES. (RICE WITH NO LABEL TO INDICATE COOKING TIME AND NO INITIAL TEMPERATURE.). CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A. MANAGEMENT DISPOSED OF 15 POUNDS COOKED RICE...

2017-08-04 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK FAUCET.

2017-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASH HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEE RINSE HANDS IN HAND SINK WITHOUT USING SOAP, THEN DRY THEM USING A DAMP COMMON TOWEL THAT WAS SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE, THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGIN TO PUT LIDS ON BOWLS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED THA...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE THREE HANDSINKS (FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM) IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPER...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER OF RICE IN DRY STORAGE.

2016-07-08 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

HANDLE OF THE RIGHT ONE DOOR/DRAWER COOLER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE LEFT TWO DOOR COOLER.

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