ALOHA POKE MADISON.

Chicago Health Dept

303 W MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

9 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CHAIN MESH CUTTING GLOVE STORED ON TOP OF THE HANDWASHING SINK SOAP DISPENSER BETWEEN USES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE HOOK TO STORE MESH CUTTING GLOVE OR OTHER MEANS TO STORE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY AND VENTILATION FAN OF THE REAR PREP AREA UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 19

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No thermometer provided in front prep cooler, instructed to install.

Minor Sanitation

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

Using disposable spoons in food production, Instructed to use durable utensils.

MAY 8

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Mop sink located next to food container shelves, Instructed to install a barrier to prevent splashing over.

MAY 1

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL AND FOOD RESIDUE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

NOV 16

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND ALL INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.

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NOV 8

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER ON POSTED MENU. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY FOOT NOTE STATING THAT SALMON AND TUNA ARE "SERVED RAW". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND ALL INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.

OCT 7

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF FISH SOLD(CONSUMED) IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE ON SITE FOR CDPH REVIEW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OVER HEAD PIPES ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DROP CEILING OR CANOPY OVER FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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